61 71 061 Replacing fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front right Auxiliary Turn Indicator Light
Remove right Front Wheel
Remove right Wheel Arch Cover

Clip cable holders (1) out of mounting.

Clip hose (2) out of mounting.

Unlock filler hose (4) and detach from fitting on fluid reservoir (5).

NOTE: Catch any escaping washer fluid if necessary.

Release screw (3).

Pull flu id reservoir (5) forwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Reservoir, Hose, Filler Hose, Screw And Cable Holders

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Installation:

Retaining lugs (1) of fluid reservoir must be correctly seated in tabs (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lugs And Tabs

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Unlock and disconnect all plug connections.

Remove Level Switch (1).

Remove Windscreen Washer Pump (2).

If necessary, remove Washer Pump For Headlight Washer System (3).

Remove washer reservoir.

Fig 3: Identifying Washer Pumps And Level Switch

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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 in to holders on fluid tank
Fill flu id tank for windscreen washer system