Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir - Audi RS 4 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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• 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. 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 bolts (arrows A).
8. Unscrew bolts (arrows B) and detach cross member (4).
9. Unplug connector (1) and pull washer fluid hose (2) out of fastener.
10. Swivel bottom section of reservoir (3) slightly towards rear.
11. Press release tab and pull off hose connector (2).
12. Pull off washer fluid pipe (1).
13. Unplug electrical connectors (3) and (4).
14. 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.]
15. When installing, make sure that the water hose audibly engages in the connection on the washer fluid pump.
16. Tighten bolts in the sequence (1 ... 5).
17. Install top section of reservoir.

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