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Removing and installing windscreen and rear window washer pumpV59 > < Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir (vehicles with an auxiliary heater)

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Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir (GTI)
Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir (GTI)
  Note
Depending on the equipment level, the positions of the individual components could be slightly different to those shown in the illustrations. Removal procedure is analogue.
Removing:
–  Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
–  Remove filler neck for washer fluid reservoir → Chapter.
–  Remove front bumper cover → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.63.
–  Remove right headlight:
t  Headlight with halogen bulbs → Chapter
t  Headlights with gas discharge bulbs and cornering lights → Chapter
  Note
The connections to the pump and hose lines are colour-coded in order to prevent the washer fluid lines being incorrectly connected to the front and rear washer fluid pump -V59-. The hose fittings must be connected to the correct colour-coded pump connections during installation.
   
–  To release, turn securing clips at hose connections -5- and -7- and pull these off windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59--6-.
–  Drain any escaping fluid in a suitable container.
–  Release and disconnect connector -4- for windscreen washer fluid level sender -G33--3-.
–  Pull windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59--6- upwards out of reservoir and disconnect connector -2-.
–  Pull headlight washer pump -V11--9- upwards out of reservoir and disconnect connector -10-.
  N92-10460
–  Remove securing bolts and nuts -arrows- from reservoir and take reservoir -1- out of vehicle together with connecting pipe for filler neck.
Installing:
Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:
–  Tighten all threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview → Chapter.
–  On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system → Chapter.
  N92-10461

Removing and installing windscreen and rear window washer pumpV59 > < Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir (vehicles with an auxiliary heater)