61 71 061 Replacing (removing and installing) fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove level switch  . 
• Remove windscreen washer pump  . 
• If necessary, remove washer pump   for headlight washer system.

Release screws (1) on fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screw (1) and pull fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (3) forward in direction of arrow slightly.

Disconnect filler hose (2).

If necessary, detach hose for headlight washer system from fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (3).

Remove fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw, Windscreen Washer Unit And Filler Hose

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Installation: 

• Replace strainers on washer pumps
• Coat sealing rings of washer pumps with antiseize agent
• Lay lines of washer pumps without kinks and clip into holders on fluid reservoir
• Fill fluid reservoir