Removing and installing washer pump V5: Audi A3
Step-by-step removing and installing washer pump V5 for the Audi A3: 15 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 front section of front right wheel housing liner 66.
- Remove fog light .
- Remove noise insulation 50.
- Remove closure plate for bumper cover 63.
- Unplug electrical connector (4).
- Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.
- Release retaining clip (1) in direction of (arrow) and disconnect washer fluid hose (2) from washer pump.
- Lift washer pump V5(item 3) out of washer fluid reservoir.
- Check sealing grommet (1) for damage.
- Slide washer pump V5(item 2) into washer fluid reservoir from above; washer pump is guided by two retaining lugs (arrows).
- Install fog light .
- Install noise insulation 50.
- Install closure plate for bumper cover 63.
- Install front section of front right wheel housing liner 66.
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