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Washer Fluid Level Switch: Service and Repair


WM 926719 Removing and installing fluid level sensor

Preliminary work

1. Remove front right wheel. -> 440519 Removing and installing wheel - section on "removing" Removal and Replacement
2. Remove front right wheel housing liner. -> 505619 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner - section on "removing" Service and Repair

Removing fluid level sensor





Overview of fluid level sensor

1. Release -arrow A- and pull off -arrow B- plug.





Pulling off plug

2. Lever sensor out of rubber seal -arrow B-. Collect any emerging fluid with a suitable container.





Levering out sensor

3. Remove rubber seal -arrow-.





Removing rubber seal

Installing fluid level indicator

1. Apply a suitable rubber lubricant (tyre mounting paste) to the sealing surface -arrows A- and press rubber seal into tank -arrow B- until it is felt to engage.





Fitting rubber seal

2. Apply a suitable rubber lubricant (tyre mounting paste) to sealing surface -arrows A- and press sensor into rubber seal -arrow B- until it is felt to engage.





Installing sensor

3. Connect plug to sensor -arrow A- until the lock -arrow B- is felt to engage.





Plugging in connector

Subsequent work

1. Install front right wheel housing liner. -> 505619 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner - section on "installing" Service and Repair
2. Fit front right wheel. -> 440519 Removing and installing wheel - section on "installing" Removal and Replacement