61 71 061 Replacing Fluid Reservoir For Windshield Washer System

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NOTE: Drain fluid tank for windshield washer system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Pull out windshield washer pump (unlock and disconnect plug connection). Refer to 61 71 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP .
Pull out window washer pump for rear window cleaning system (unlock and disconnect plug connection). Refer to 61 62 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDOW WASHER PUMP FOR REAR WINDOW WASHER SYSTEM .
If necessary, pull out washer pump of headlight cleaning system (unlock and disconnect plug connection). Refer to 61 67 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WASHER PUMP OF HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .

Unscrew bolt (1).

Fig 1: Removing Fluid Reservoir

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Unlock and disconnect level switch plug connection on windshield washer system (2).

If necessary, unclip hose (3).

Remove fluid reservoir for windshield washer system (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Feed guide (1) of fluid reservoir for windshield washer system (2) in direction of arrow into mountings (3).

Fig 2: Feeding Guide Of Fluid Reservoir

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Turn level switch for windshield washer system (1) in direction of arrow, remove downwards from water reservoir for windshield washer system (2) and place to one side.

Fig 3: Removing Windshield Washer System Components

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Remove cover and strainer from water reservoir for windshield washer system.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings/strainers on washer pumps.

Coat sealing rings of washer pump with anti-friction agent.

Make sure hoses are laid without kinks.

Fill fluid tank for windshield washer system.