Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir - Audi A3 without side auxiliary radiator — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Removing and installing wheel housing liner (front).
2. Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.
3. Air cleaner in front of battery: remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
4. Detach fastener (1).
5. Pull filler neck (3) out of bracket on lock carrier (2).

6. Pull filler pipe off (4) washer fluid reservoir.
7. Unplug electrical connectors (2, 4, 5) and detach wiring harness (3) from washer fluid reservoir.
8. Release retaining clips (6, 7)(arrows) and pull washer fluid hose off washer pump.
9. Press release tab and pull washer fluid hose (1) off headlight washer system pump.
10. Remove nut (1) with socket extension (commercially available).
11. Remove nuts (2, 4).
12. Pull washer fluid reservoir (3) out of front and bottom threaded pins (arrow A).
13. Swivel washer fluid reservoir to rear (arrow B) and remove.

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