61 71 061 Replacing fluid tank for windshield washer system

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NOTE: Drain fluid tank for windshield washer system

N42 only:

Remove intake hood.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Unclip heat shield (1) in direction of arrow from lug (2) and place to one side.

Installation:

Make sure heat shield (1) is correctly engaged.

Fig 2: Unclipping Heat Shield

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Version without headlight cleaning system:

Turn washer pump (1) in direction of arrow, lift out of water reservoir for windshield washer system (2) and place to one side.

Lift out water reservoir for windshield washer system (2).

Fig 3: Removing Water Reservoir For Windshield Washer System (Version Without Headlight Cleaning System)

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Version with headlight cleaning system:

Turn windshield washer pump (1) and washer pump of headlight cleaning system (2) in each case in direction of arrow, lift out of water reservoir for windshield washer system (3) and place to one side.

Lift out water reservoir for windshield washer system (3).

Fig 4: Removing Water Reservoir For Windshield Washer System (Version With Headlight Cleaning System)

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All:

Turn level switch for windshield washer system (1) in direction of arrow, remove downwards from water reservoir for windshield washer system (2) and place to one side.

Remove cover and strainer from water reservoir for windshield washer system.

Fig 5: Turning Windshield Washer System Switch

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Installation:

Feed lugs (1) of water reservoir for windshield washer system (2) in direction of arrow into lugs (3).

Installation:

Replace sealing rings/strainers on washer pumps. Coat sealing rings of washer pump with anti-friction agent. Make sure hoses are laid without kinks. Fill fluid tank for windshield washer system.

Fig 6: Identifying Direction For Feeding Lugs Of Water Reservoir For Windshield Washer System

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