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Washer Fluid Reservoir, Audi A4/S4






Washer Fluid Reservoir, Audi A4/S4

Top section of reservoir, removing

- Remove left engine cover - 1 -.





- Where applicable, remove overflow hose - 2 - from reservoir - 3 -.





- Remove nut - 1 - and bolt - 4 -.

- Pull top section of reservoir upwards out of bottom section.

Bottom section of reservoir, removing

- Remove left front wheel.

- Remove left front wheel housing liner.

- Remove bottom section of reservoir - 2 - - arrows -.





- Swivel bottom section of reservoir slightly to rear.

If it is not possible to swivel bottom section of reservoir, remove bolt - 4 - and detach cross member - 1 -.

- Where applicable, detach overflow hose - 3 - from reservoir section.

- Disconnect electrical connections - 2... 4 -.





- Press release tab and pull off hose connector - 1 -.

- Pull off washer fluid pipe - 5 -.

- Remove washer fluid reservoir downwards.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Clean thread of bolts from remnants of locking fluid using wire brush. Then apply locking fluid and fit bolts.

Clean tapped holes from remnants of self-locking bolts or locking fluid (e.g. using a thread tap). Otherwise the bolts can shear off if they have to be removed again later.

- When installing, ensure that the water hose audibly engages in the connection on the washer fluid pump.

- Tighten bolts in sequence - 1... 3 -.





Tightening Specifications