61 71 061 Replacing washer fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT LEFT SIDE REPEATER
Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH PANEL COVER

NOTE: Washer fluid will escape when the windscreen washer pump is pulled out. Have a suitable collecting vessel and cleaning cloth ready.

Release cable strap (1).

Unlock filler channel (2) on washer fluid reservoir (3) and pull out.

Release screw (4).

Release water pipe (5) from bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Strap, Filler Channel, Washer Fluid Reservoir, Water Fluid Line, And Screw

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Pull out washer fluid reservoir (1) in direction of arrow slightly.

Remove WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH for windscreen washer system, WINDSCREEN WASHER PUMP and if necessary WASHER PUMP for headlight cleaning system from washer fluid reservoir and set to one side.

Remove washer fluid reservoir (1).

Fig 2: Removing Washer Fluid Reservoir

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Installation note:

Replace sealing rings and strainers of windscreen washer pumps.

Coat sealing rings of windscreen washer pumps with lubricant.

Lay water pipes of washer pumps without kinks and clip into holders on washer fluid reservoir.

Fill washer fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Filling capacity, windscreen washer fluid reservoir: 5.0 liters