61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen washer pump

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR COVER ON FRAME SIDE MEMBER on right
Remove WHEEL ARCH COVER at front (rear section) right

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.

Installation note:

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

Tightening torque 41 35 8AZ (sill area).

Fig 1: Identifying Side Panel Screws

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NOTE: Side panel shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Catch any escaping washer fluid if necessary.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

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

Fig 2: Removing Windscreen Washer Pump

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Disconnect hose plug connection (3) from windscreen washer pump (2).

Installation note:

Replace strainer in windscreen washer pump.

Coat sealing ring (4) of windscreen washer pump (2) with lubricant.

Make sure hose is correctly routed.

Fill fluid reservoir.