61 67 045 Removing and installing/replacing spray nozzles for left or right headlight cleaning system (up to 9/2006)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim, see 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (M TECHNIC AERODYNAMIC KIT) .

Press lock (1) and detach hose connection (2).

Pull out retainer (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove spray nozzle for headlight cleaning system (4) towards front.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Retainer

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Replacement:

Unclip spray nozzle (2) from trim (3).

Installation:

If necessary, replace backing (1).

Guides (5) of backing (1) must be located in openings of spray nozzle (2).

Catches (4) of trim (3) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Spray Nozzle From Trim

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