Electrical system

Removing and installing windscreen washer pump

~1min read

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Drip tray

Removing

  • Remove front left wheel housing liner → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
  • Disconnect electrical connector -1-.

Wiring harness -2- remains connected to washer fluid reservoir.

  • Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.
  • Release securing clips -3- and -4- in direction of arrow -A-.
  • Pull water line off washer pump -5-.
  • Pull washer pump -5- upwards -arrow B- out of washer fluid reservoir.

Installing

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

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.
  • Check sealing grommet for damage.
Removing and installing windscreen washer pump

Test yourself

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