Washer fluid reservoir - Audi A4 S4, removing and installing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 16 other vehicles, including the 2009 Audi S4, 2009 Audi A4, 2008 Audi S4, 2008 Audi RS 4, and 2008 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Top section of reservoir, removing

Fig 1: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Left Side)

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove left engine cover - 1 -.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut, Bolt, Overflow Hose, And Reservoir

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Where applicable, remove overflow hose - 2 - from reservoir - 3 -.
Remove nut - 1 - and bolt - 4 -.
Pull top section of reservoir upwards out of bottom section.

Bottom section of reservoir, removing

Remove left front wheel.
Remove left front wheel housing liner → 66 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT .

Fig 3: Removing Bottom Section Of Reservoir

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bottom section of reservoir - 2 - - arrows -.
Swivel bottom section of reservoir slightly to rear.

NOTE:

If it is not possible to swivel bottom section of reservoir, remove bolt - 4 - and detach cross member - 1 -.
Where applicable, detach overflow hose - 3 - from reservoir section.

Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Connections, Hose Connector, And Fluid Pipe

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Disconnect electrical connections - 2... 4 -.
Press release tab and pull off hose connector - 1 -.
Pull off washer fluid pipe - 5 -.
Remove washer fluid reservoir downwards.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

Clean thread of bolts from remnants of locking fluid using wire brush. Then apply locking fluid and fit bolts. Locking fluid.
Clean tapped holes from remnants of self-locking bolts or locking fluid (e.g. using a thread tap). Otherwise the bolts can shear off if they have to be removed again later.
When installing, ensure that the water hose audibly engages in the connection on the washer fluid pump.

Fig 5: Identifying Washer Bottle Bolt Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Tighten bolts in sequence - 1... 3 -.

Tightening torques

Component - fastener		Nm
	self-locking bolt M6	18 ^{1) 2)}
Top section of reservoir to body	nut	5.5
Bottom section of reservoir to body - screw		7
¹⁾ Replace bolt. ²⁾ Insert with locking compound; locking compound.