Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Reservoir Lower Section

Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Reservoir Lower Section

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

• The following illustration shows the Sedan version of the washer fluid reservoir with the Windshield Washer Pump (V5) installed. The Windshield And Rear Window Washer Pump (V59) and two hose connections are installed here on the Wagon model.

• In order to prevent interchanging washer fluid line connections at Windshield and Rear Window Washer Pump, connections at pump and hose lines are color-coded. Hose connector pieces must be connected to the corresponding colored pump connections during installation.

Removing:

- Switch ignition and all electrical consumers off and disengage the key or ignition switch in position 0 (ignition off).

- Remove the windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir upper section. Refer to => [ Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Reservoir Upper Section ] Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Reservoir Upper Section.

- Unclip all lines from the reservoir upper section - 8 -.





- Disconnect the connector - 1 - on the Headlamp Washer Pump (V11) - 2 -.

- Disengage and disconnect harness connector - 5 - of Windshield Washer Pump - 3 -.

- Disconnect the Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor (G33) - 6 - connector - 7 -.

- Disconnect hose connection - 4 - from Windshield Washer Pump - 3 - and use a suitable container to collect the draining washer fluid.

- Remove the screw - 1 - on the windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir lower section - 2 -.





- Remove the reservoir lower section - 2 - forward out of the grooves on the retaining plate - 3 -.

Installing:





Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Make sure that guide on the reservoir lower section - 2 - is inserted into the groove in the retainer - 3 - on the vehicle.

- Tighten all threaded connections to the specification shown in => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications, Windshield Wiper and Washer System ] Fastener Tightening Specifications, Windshield Wiper and Washer System.

- Install the windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir upper section. Refer to => [ Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Reservoir Upper Section ] Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Reservoir Upper Section.

- Bleed headlamp washer system after completing assembly work, refer to => [ Headlamp Washer System, Bleeding ] Headlamp Washer System, Bleeding.