Necessary preliminary work

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REMOVE front right side repeater light
Partially remove front right WHEEL ARCH COVER

Clip cable (1) out of mounting.

Clip hose (5) out of mounting.

Unlock filler hose (2) and detach from fitting on fluid reservoir (3).

NOTE: Catch any escaping washer fluid if necessary.

Unscrew bolts (4) and (6).

Pull fluid reservoir (3) forwards slightly.

Fig 1: Pulling Fluid Reservoir

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Installation note:

Retaining lug (2) of fluid reservoir (1) must be correctly seated in clip (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lug Of Fluid Reservoir And Clip

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Unlock and disconnect all plug connections.

Remove level switch (1) .

Remove WINDSCREEN WASHER PUMP (3) .

If necessary, remove washer pump for rear window washer system (2).

If necessary, remove WASHER PUMP FOR HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM (4) .

Remove washer reservoir.

Fig 3: Identifying Window Washer System And Windscreen Washer Pump

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Installation note:

Replace strainers on washer pumps
Coat sealing rings of washer pumps with lubricant
Lay lines of washer pumps without kinks and clip into holders on fluid tank
Fill fluid tank for windscreen washer system