61 71 061 Replacing fluid tank for windshield washer system: Notes

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Remove wheel arch cover at front right top, refer to 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Drain fluid tank for windshield washer system.

Release cable strap (1).

Detach ventilation hose (2) and filler neck (3) in direction of arrow from fluid tank for windshield washer system (4).

Fig 1: Detaching Ventilation Hose And Filler Neck From Fluid Tank

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Unclip hose (1).

Turn windshield washer pump (2) in direction of arrow, pull upwards out of fluid tank for windshield washer system (5) and place to one side.

Fig 2: Removing Windshield Washer Pump

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Touring Only:

Remove rear window washer pump in same way as windshield washer pump (2) and place to one side.

All:

If necessary, withdraw level switch (4) in direction of arrow from fluid tank for windshield washer system (5) and place to one side.

Release plastic nuts (3).

Remove fluid tank for windshield washer system (5) in direction of arrow.

If necessary, remove fill level gauge and valve for windshield washer system.

Installation:

Make sure hoses are laid without kinks.

Replace seals, strainers of window washer pumps and plastic nuts (3).

Coat seals with antiseize agent.