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Necessary preliminary work

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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 And Bolts
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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, 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 Windscreen Washer Pump
G04727686Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: