61 71 100 Removing and Installing/Replacing Windscreen Washer Pump

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove left front wheel . See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR 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).

Detach hose (2) from windscreen washer pump (3).

Pull windscreen washer pump (3) in direction of arrow out of fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Windscreen Washer Pump, Plug Connection & Hose

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Installation:

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