Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir - Audi A4, Audi S4 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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• If it is not possible to swivel bottom section of reservoir, unscrew bolt (4) and detach cross member (1).
• When installing, make sure that the water hose audibly engages in the connection on the washer fluid pump.

📋 Procedure

1. Detach cover (left-side) (1) in engine compartment.
2. If fitted, detach overflow hose (2) from reservoir section (3).
3. Unscrew nut (1) and bolt (4).
4. Pull top section of reservoir upwards out of bottom section.
5. Remove front wheel (left-side).

6. Remove front wheel housing liner (left-side) 66.
7. Unscrew bottom section of reservoir (2)(arrows).
8. Swivel bottom section of reservoir slightly to rear. [Note: If it is not possible to swivel bottom section of reservoir, unscrew bolt (4) and detach cross member (1).]
9. If fitted, detach overflow hose (3) from reservoir section.
10. Unplug electrical connectors (2 ... 4).
11. Press release tab and pull off hose connector (1).
12. Pull off washer fluid pipe (5).
13. Take out washer fluid reservoir downwards. [Note: Clean thread of bolts from remnants of locking fluid using wire brush. Then apply locking fluid and fit bolts. Locking fluid Parts catalogue.Clean tapped holes from remnants of self-locking bolts or locking fluid (e.g. using a thread tap). Otherwise the bolts can shear off if they have to be removed again later.]
14. When installing, make sure that the water hose audibly engages in the connection on the washer fluid pump.
15. Tighten bolts in the sequence (1 ... 3).

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