Electrical system

Removing and installing washer pump, »R«

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Drip tray

Removing

  • Remove washer fluid reservoir → Chapter.
  • Pull washer pump -1- upwards (arrow -A-) out of washer fluid reservoir.
  • Remove washer pump -1- from washer fluid reservoir in direction of arrow -B-.
  • If necessary, remove seal -2- from washer fluid reservoir.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Check sealing grommet -2- for damage.
  • Insert sealing grommet -2- in opening in washer fluid reservoir, and ensure it is seated correctly.
  • Moisten sealing grommet -2- with washer fluid to ease installation of windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59-.
Note The connections at the pump and hoses are colour-marked to prevent incorrect connection of the washer fluid lines to the windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59-. The hose fittings must be connected to the correct colour-coded pump connections during installation.
Removing and installing washer pump, »R«

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