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

Necessary preliminary tasks

NOTE: Work is shown on the E70 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Carry out this operation carefully so as to avoid damaging the side panel.

Release screws.

Pull side panel forwards slightly.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Panel Screws

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Installation:

Tightening torque 41 35 7AZ (A-pillar area).

Tightening torque 41 35 8AZ (sill area).

NOTE: Side panel shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Catch any escaping washer fluid if necessary.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Pull washer pump for headlight washer system (2) in direction of arrow out of fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Fig 2: Pulling Washer Pump For Headlight Washer System

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Disconnect plug connection for high-pressure line (3) from washer pump of headlight washer system (2).

Installation:

Replace strainer in washer pump.

Coat sealing ring (4) of washer pump (2) with antiseize agent.

Make sure high-pressure line is correctly routed.

Fill fluid reservoir.