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 Fluid Tank Plug Connection

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

Fig 2: Uncliping Heat Shield From Lug

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Installation:

Make sure heat shield (1) is correctly engaged.

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.

Fig 3: Turning Washer Pump

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

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.

Fig 4: Turning Windshield Washer Pump And Washer Pump Of Headlight Cleaning System

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

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.

Fig 5: Turning Level Switch For Windshield Washer System

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

Installation:

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

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

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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.