Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir - Audi RS4

Removing top section of reservoir –  Detach cover -1- on left of engine compartment.

–  Disconnect overflow pipe -2- at top section of reservoir -3-. –  Unscrew nut -1- and screw out bolt -4-. –  Lift top section of reservoir out of lower section.

Removing lower section of reservoir l  Top section of reservoir removed –  Remove front left wheel. –  Remove front wheel housing liner (left-side) → Rep. Gr.66. –  Screw out bolts -arrows A-. –  Screw out bolts -arrows B- and detach cross-piece -4-. –  Unplug connector -1- and pull washer fluid pipe -2- out of fastener. –  Swivel lower section of reservoir -3- slightly to rear.

–  Press release button and detach hose coupling -2-. –  Detach washer fluid pipe -1-. –  Unplug connectors -3- and -4-. –  Take out washer fluid reservoir downwards.

Installing Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:   Note t  Use a wire brush to clean threads of bolts screwed in with locking fluid. Then apply locking fluid and insert bolts. For locking fluid, refer to → Parts catalogue. t  Tapped holes into which self-locking bolts or bolts with locking fluid had been screwed, must be cleaned (e.g. with a thread cutter). Otherwise there is a danger of the bolts shearing off on next removal. –  When attaching water hose, make sure it is heard to engage in connection of washer fluid pump. –  Tighten bolts in sequence -1 ... 5-. –  Install top section of reservoir. Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Top section of reservoir to	M6	18 1) 2)
body	Nut	5.5
Lower section of reservoir to body		5.5
l  1) Replace bolt. l  2) Apply locking fluid on fitting; for locking fluid, refer to → Parts catalogue.