Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

61 71 061 Replacing washer fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove front right side repeater light
- Partially remove front right wheel arch cover







Clip cable (1) out of mounting.
Clip hose (5) out of mounting.
Unlock filler hose (2) and detach from fitting on fluid reservoir (3).

NOTE: Catch any escaping washer fluid if necessary.

Unscrew bolts (4) and (6).
Pull fluid reservoir (3) forwards slightly.







Installation note:
Retaining lug (2) of fluid reservoir (1) must be correctly seated in clip (3).







Unlock and disconnect all plug connections.
Remove level switch (1).
Remove windscreen washer pump (3).
If necessary, remove washer pump for rear window washer system (2).
If necessary, remove washer pump for headlight washer system (4).
Remove washer reservoir.







Installation note:
- Replace strainers on washer pumps
- Coat sealing rings of washer pumps with lubricant
- Lay lines of washer pumps without kinks and clip into holders on fluid tank
- Fill fluid tank for windscreen washer system