61 71 061 Replacing fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front left wheel arch trim  . See 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Remove left headlight  . See HEADLIGHTS .

Release expander rivet (1) on fluid tank for windscreen washer system (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expander Rivet And Fluid Tank For Windscreen Washer System

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release retaining clip (2) on fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Release screws (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Retaining Clip And Screws

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Remove level switch for windscreen washer system.  

Remove windscreen washer pump.  

If necessary, remove washer pump for headlight washer system.  

Lever fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system with a suitable tool out of opening (2).

Feed out fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Installation: 

Guide (1) must be correctly seated in opening (2).

Make sure hoses and wiring harnesses are laid without kinks.

Fill fluid reservoir.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide And Opening

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