61 71 061 Replacing fluid reservoir for windshield washer system

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove windshield washer pump. See 61 71 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Windshield Washer Pump .
Remove level switch for windshield washer system. See 61 31 492 Replacing Level Switch For Windshield Washer System .

Version with headlight cleaning system:

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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

Installation:

Make sure hose (2) is laid without kinks.

All:

Release screw (3).

Feed out fluid reservoir for windshield washer system (4) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Releasing Screw

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Installation:

Make sure fluid reservoir for windshield washer system (1) is correctly seated in guide (2).

Fig 2: Installing Windshield Washer System

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Version with headlight cleaning system:

Withdraw washer pump of headlight cleaning system (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring and strainer in washer pump.

Coat sealing ring of washer pump with antiseize agent.

All:

Remove cover for windshield washing reservoir (2) and pull out strainer underneath.

Fig 3: Removing Cover For Windshield Washing Reservoir

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