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61 67 045 Removing and installing/replacing left or right washer jets of headlight cleaning system

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

To prevent excessive escape of washer fluid, seal off end of high pressure line with special tool 13 3 010 .

Catch any escaping washer fluid if necessary.

Fig 1: Removing Seal End Of High Pressure Line With Special Tool (13 3 010)
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NOTE: Shown with bumper panel removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock plug connection of washer jet for headlight cleaning system and pull off high pressure line from washer jet for headlight cleaning system.

Press retaining lug (1) in direction of arrow and feed washer jet for headlight cleaning system outwards from the bumper panel (2).

Installation note: 

Keep plug connection of washer jet and high pressure line clean and free from grease.

Make sure that the high pressure line to washer jet and the washer jet to bumper panel are correctly seated and latched.

If necessary, top up washer fluid.

Fig 2: Pressing Retaining Lug
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Replacement: 

Remove support (4) from washer jet (5).

Unclip cover (1) from washer jet (5).

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (2) on cover (1) and latch mechanisms (3) on washer jet (5) must not be damaged or missing.

Make sure that support (4) on washer jet (5) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms On Cover
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