61 71 061 Replacing washer fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT RIGHT SIDE REPEATER LIGHT
Remove FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH PANEL COVER

NOTE: Washer fluid will escape when the windscreen washer pump is pulled out. Have a suitable collecting vessel and cleaning cloth ready. OBSERVE filling capacities of fluid reservoir.

Remove . See 61 71 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDSCREEN WASHER PUMP , 61 31 492 REPLACING LEVEL SWITCH FOR WINDSCREEN WASHER SYSTEM or 61 67 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WASHER PUMP FOR HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM level switch for windshield washer system, windshield washer pump and if necessary washer pump for headlight cleaning system from fluid reservoir and set to one side.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Release cable strap (1).

Pull filler channel (2) out of washer fluid reservoir (3).

Release nut (4) and remove washer fluid reservoir (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Washer Fluid Reservoir

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Installation note:

Replace sealing rings and strainers of windscreen washer pumps.

Coat sealing rings of windscreen washer pumps with lubricant.

Lay windscreen washer pump lines without kinks and clip into holders on fluid reservoir.

Fill washer fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

OBSERVE capacities.