61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen washer pump

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IMPORTANT: Before replacing the windscreen washer pump, check the fluid reservoir for dirt contamination and clean if necessary!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER REAR SECTION
Remove RIGHT AUXILIARY TURN INDICATOR
Drain fluid tank for windscreen washer system.

Feed cable for auxiliary direction indicator (1) out of fluid reservoir (2).

Press windscreen washer pump (3) upwards in direction of arrow and lay to left side.

Fig 1: Pressing Windscreen Washer Pump

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Detach washer fluid line (2) from windscreen washer pump (3).

Remove windscreen washer pump (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Windscreen Washer Pump, Washer Fluid Line And Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Replace strainer for windscreen washer pump.

If necessary, coat sealing ring of windscreen washer pumps with lubricant.

Ensure hose is laid without kinks.

Make sure electrical leads are correctly laid.