Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing and Installing

Removing 

• Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
• Open filler connection of washer fluid reservoir.
• Pull circlip of cap for washer fluid reservoir off filler connection.
• Remove front right wheel.

• Remove rear section of front right wheel housing liner → 66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT .

Fig 1: Washer Fluid Line, Low Washer Fluid Level Sensor Connector, Electrical Connectors, Sealing Element & Screws

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• Disconnect electrical connectors - 3  - and - 6  -.
• Remove hose connection - 5  - (press release button).
• Remove washer fluid line - 1  - at washer fluid pump.
• Remove screws - arrows  -.

• Swivel washer fluid reservoir slightly to rear.
• Disconnect connector - 2  - at low washer fluid level sensor.
• Lower washer fluid reservoir slightly and pull sealing element - 4  - off filler neck.
• Remove washer fluid reservoir downward.

Installing 

Fig 2: Washer Fluid Resevoir Screws Tightening Sequence

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Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• Tighten screws in sequence - 1 to 3  -.

• Install front right wheel housing liner → 66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT .

Tightening torque