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Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir of windshield washer system - AR82.35-P-6000R

MODEL 230.4 except CODE (P99) "AMG Black Series" special model 

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Washer System Fluid Reservoir Components
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Shown on vehicle with code (875) 

Heated windshield washer system 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A
1 Reduce pressure in cooling system IMPORTANT To do this, turn expansion reservoir cap to notch "1" and re-close.  
2 Remove rear section of fender liner in right front fender   AR88.10-P-1300R
3 Pull out windshield washer fluid pump (M5/1) and HCS (SRA) pump (M5/2) complete with hoses and electrical connections upward and out of washer fluid reservoir (1) IMPORTANT Collect washer fluid which flows out.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Check rubber grommets on windshield washer fluid pump (M5/1) and HCS (SRA) pump (M5/2), replace if necessary.
 
4 Disconnect connecting pipe (4) from filler neck (2), then push connecting pipe (4) into washer fluid reservoir (1) IMPORTANT Detach filler neck (2) by turning at the connecting pipe (4).  
5.1 Detach coolant hoses (5) from washer fluid heater (6) For vehicles with code (875) Heated windshield washer system, if coolant hoses (5) are secured with clamps (picture A).
IMPORTANT Identify coolant hoses (5) for washer fluid heater (6). Collect coolant which flows out.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Check coolant hoses (5) and clamps for damage, replace if necessary.
 
5.2 Detach coolant hoses (5) from washer fluid heater (6) using detaching tool (7) For vehicles with code (875) Heated windshield washer system, if coolant hoses (5) are secured with quick-release fittings (picture B).
IMPORTANT Identify coolant hoses (5) for washer fluid heater (6). Collect coolant which flows out.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Check coolant hoses (5) for damage, replace if necessary.
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
6 Disconnect electrical connector at the switch of the windshield washer system fluid level control (S42)    
7 Unscrew bolt (3).    
8 Take out washer fluid reservoir (1)    
9 Install in the reverse order    
10 Check coolant level, adjust to correct level if necessary.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Engine cooling system - check fluid level, adjust to correct level. Inspect anticorrosion/antifreeze protection, adjust to correct concentration Engine 112, 113 AP20.00-P-2010Z
    Engine 272, 273 AP20.00-P-2010RX
    Engine 275 AP20.00-P-2010H
11 Fill washer fluid reservoir (1)    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Check windshield washing unit fluid level, top up if necessary   AP82.35-P-8210N
Fig 2: Identifying Detaching Tool (230 589 13 63 00)
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