61 67 010 Removing and installing/replacing washer pump of headlight washer system

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove left front wheel
Remove front underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows front wheel removed.

Release screws.

Fold back wheel arch trim (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Back Wheel Arch Trim

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NOTE: Catch any escaping washer fluid if necessary.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock hose (2) and detach from washer pump of headlight washer system (3).

Turn washer pump of headlight washer system (3) and pull in direction of arrow out of fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Hose, Headlight Washer System And Plug Connection

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Installation:

Replace strainer for washer pump
If necessary, coat sealing ring of washer pump with antiseize agent
Ensure hose is laid without kinks.
Fill fluid reservoir