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61 71 061 Replacing washer fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove FRONT LEFT AUXILIARY TURN INDICATOR .
- Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH PANEL COVER .
See 61 71 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDSCREEN WASHER PUMP , 61 31 492 REPLACING LEVEL SWITCH FOR WINDSCREEN WASHER SYSTEM or 61 67 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WASHER PUMP FOR HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM level switch for windscreen washer system, windscreen washer pump and if necessary washer pump for headlight cleaning system from fluid reservoir and set to one side.
Release cable strap (1).
Pull filler channel (2) out of washer fluid reservoir (3).
Installation note:
Replace sealing ring on filler channel (2).
Release nut (4) and remove washer fluid reservoir (3) in direction of arrow.
Installation note:
Replace sealing rings and strainers of windscreen washer pumps.
Coat sealing rings of windscreen washer pumps with lubricant.
Lay windscreen washer pump lines without kinks and clip into holders on fluid reservoir.
Fill washer fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.
OBSERVE capacities.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.