Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

61 71 061 Replacing washer fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front left side repeater
- Remove front wheel arch panel cover

NOTE: Washer fluid will escape when the windscreen washer pump is pulled out. Have a suitable collecting vessel and cleaning cloth ready.







Release cable strap (1).
Unlock the filling channel (2) from the water tank (3) and remove it.
Release screw (4).
Release water pipe (5) from bracket.







Pull out washer fluid reservoir (1) slightly in the direction of arrow.
Remove level switch for windscreen washer system, windscreen washer pump and if necessary washer pump for headlight cleaning system from washer fluid reservoir and set to one side.
Remove washer fluid reservoir (1).







Installation note:
Replace sealing rings and strainers of windscreen washer pumps.
Coat sealing rings of windscreen washer pumps with lubricant.
Run windscreen washer pump water pipes without kinks and clip into holders on fluid reservoir.
Fill washer fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.
Observe capacities.