Washer fluid reservoir - Audi A4 S4, removing and installing

Top section of reservoir, removing

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

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

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Bottom section of reservoir, removing

Fig 3: Removing Bottom Section Of Reservoir

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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

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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

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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.