61 71 061 Replacing washer fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH TRIM
Remove left headlight. See REMOVING HALOGEN HEADLIGHT or REMOVING XENON HEADLIGHT .

Remove expanding rivet (1) from fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Windscreen Washer System Fluid Reservoir And Expanding Rivet

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove retaining clip (2) from 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 CLEANING SYSTEM .

Lift out fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system from opening (2) using a suitable tool.

Thread out fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Installation note:

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

Ensure hose pipes and wiring harness are laid without kinks.

Fill fluid reservoir.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide And Opening

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