61 71 015 Removing and installing/replacing a spray nozzle in windscreen washer system

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NOTE: The jet nozzles of the windscreen washer system are preset at the factory and cannot be readjusted.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove lower section of microfilter housing

Press detent lug (1).

Detach unlocked plug housing (2) in direction of arrow.

Detach hose (3) from spray nozzle.

Fig 1: Detaching Plug Housing

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Release spray nozzle (1) in direction of arrow from cowl panel cover and remove.

Installation:

Make sure spray nozzle (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Removing Spray Nozzle From Cowl Panel Cover

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Installation:

Following parts of spray nozzle (4) must not be damaged or missing:

1 Plug connection

2 Hose connection

3 Detent lug, bottom

5 Detent lug, top

Fig 3: Identifying Spray Nozzle, Detent Lugs With Plug And Hose Connections

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