61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen washer pump

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Before replacing the windscreen washer pump, check the washer fluid reservoir for dirt contamination and clean if necessary.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER REAR SECTION
Remove SIDE REPEATER ON RIGHT

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

Release cable strap (1).

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

Release screw (4).

Detach water fluid line (5) from holder.

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

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

Fig 2: Removing Washer Fluid Reservoir

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Feed cable for side repeater (1) out of washer fluid reservoir (2).

Press windscreen washer pump (3) upwards in direction of arrow and lay to left side.

Fig 3: Pressing Windscreen Washer Pump Upward

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Detach washer fluid line (2) from windscreen washer pump (3).

Remove windscreen washer pump (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Windscreen Washer Pump, Washer Fluid Line And Plug Connection

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Installation note:

If necessary, coat sealing ring of windscreen washer pumps with lubricant.

Ensure hose pipe is laid without kinks.

Make sure electrical leads are correctly laid.