61 71 061 Replacing fluid tank for windshield washer system

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Remove front right wheel arch cover (rear section). Refer to 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

NOTE: Drain fluid tank for windshield washer system

Disconnect plug connections (1).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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Unlock and detach connecting piece (1) of hose.

Fig 2: Detaching Hoses

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Detach hose with angle section (2).

Remove hoses from guides.

Installation:

Make sure hoses are laid without kinks.

Fill fluid tank for windshield washer system.

Loosen screws (1).

Fig 3: Removing Fluid Tank For Windshield Washer System

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Remove fluid tank for windshield washer system (2).

Installation:

Replace grommet (2) if necessary.

Feed journal (1) into grommet (2).

Fig 4: Feeding Journal Into Grommet

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Remove cap on windshield washer tank (1).

Fig 5: Removing Washer Pump

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Remove strainer for fluid tank (2).

Pull washer pump for windshield washer system (3) and washer pump for headlight washer system (4) vertically upwards and remove.

Installation:

Coat sealing rings of washer pump with anti-friction agent.

Replace sealing rings/strainers on washer pumps.