Removing windscreen-washer reservoir
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- Remove filler neck -1-
.
- 1.1. Unscrew fastening screws -2- .
- 1.2. Pull filler neck out of the windscreen-washer reservoir and remove it.
- Remove windscreen-washer reservoir -1-
.
- 2.1. Unscrew fastening screws -2- .
- 2.2. Pull windscreen-washer reservoir out of the guides on the A-pillar and remove it under the wing.
- 2.3. Remove hoses and lines -3- from the guides at the windscreen-washer reservoir.
- Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1- at the fill level sensor.
- Release and disconnect electric plug connection -2- at the pump for the windscreen washer system.
- Release and disconnect electric plug connection -3-
at the pump for the headlight cleaning system.
- Release hoses for the windscreen washer system -1- at the pump for the windscreen washer system -2- and pull them off. Collect any fluid that leaks out in a suitable container.
- Release hose for headlight cleaning system -3- at the pump for the headlight cleaning system -4- and pull it off.
- Remove windscreen-washer reservoir -5-
.
- Check condition and correct seating of rubber mountings -1-
and seal -2-
on the windscreen-washer reservoir -3-
. Replace rubber mountings and seal if necessary.
When replacing the windscreen-washer reservoir:
- Raise sender for washer fluid-level indicator -1- out of the windscreen-washer reservoir -4- .
- Lever pump for windscreen washer system -2- out of the windscreen-washer reservoir -4- .
- Lever pump for headlight cleaning system -3- out of the windscreen-washer reservoir -4- .
- Raise seals -5- out of the windscreen-washer reservoir and check their condition. Replace seals if necessary.