Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

61 71 061 - Replacing fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Partially remove front right wheel arch trim
- If necessary, remove right front wheel 36 10 300 Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel
- E92 without M3, E93:
Remove front right auxiliary direction indicator





Note:
Catch any escaping washer fluid if necessary.

Release cable ties (1) on fluid reservoir.
Feed high-pressure line (2) out of holders.
Unlock filler hose (4) and detach from fitting on fluid reservoir (5).
Release screw (3).
Pull fluid reservoir towards front.






Installation:
Retaining lugs (1) of fluid reservoir must be correctly seated in tabs (2).





Disconnect all plug connections.
Release cable ties on fluid reservoir.
Remove level switch (1) .
Remove windscreen washer pump (2) Service and Repair.
If necessary, remove washer pump for headlight washer system (3) .
Remove washer reservoir.






Installation:
- Replace strainers on washer pumps
- Coat sealing rings of washer pumps with antiseize agent
- Lay lines of washer pumps without kinks and feed into holders on fluid reservoir
- Fill fluid tank for windscreen washer system