Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir - RS 3: Audi A3
Step-by-step removing and installing washer fluid reservoir - RS 3 for the Audi A3: 17 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
- Remove filler neck for washer fluid reservoir .
- Remove bottom section of wheel housing liner (right-side) 66.
- Remove noise insulation 50.
- Remove closure plate for bumper cover 63.
- Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.
- Unplug electrical connectors (2, 3, 6).
- Detach wiring harness from retainers (4, 5) on washer fluid reservoir.
- Release retaining clip (6)(right arrow) and pull washer fluid hose (7) off washer pump.
- Unplug electrical connector (3).
- Release retaining clip (2)(left arrow) and pull washer fluid hose (1) off headlight washer system pump.
- Remove bolt (3).
- Unscrew nuts (1) and detach washer fluid reservoir (2).
- Install fog light .
- Install bottom section of wheel housing liner 66.
- Install closure plate for bumper cover 63.
- Install filler neck for washer fluid reservoir .
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