61 71 061 Replacing fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH COVER
• Remove LEFT HEADLIGHT

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

Fig 1: Identifying Windscreen Washer System With Expander Rivet

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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 Retaining Clip, Plug Connection 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.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide With Opening

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Installation note: 

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

Make sure hoses and wiring harnesses are laid without kinks.

Fill fluid reservoir.