Servicing windscreen washer system and headlight washer system — AUDI
Servicing windscreen washer system and headlight washer system on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Note:
Troubleshooting
=> "Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault Finding and Fitting Locations" binder
Heated jet
for windscreen washing system
Adjusting => Fig.
1
Removing and installing => Page
92-17
Connection socket, right
Pull off connection before removing jet
Jet
for windscreen washing system
Adjusting => Fig.
1
Removing and installing => Page
92-17
Retaining clip
Connection socket, left
Pull off connection before removing jet
Filler neck
Removing and installing => Page
92-16
Reservoir
For windscreen washer system, capacity approx. 4.0 l
For windscreen and headlight washer system, capacity approx. 6.5 l
Removing and installing => Page
92-16
Combination nut, 5 Nm
Connector
For windscreen washer system pump in vehicles with auto- check system
Connector
For windscreen washer system pump in vehicles with no auto- check system
Rubber grommet
Connector
For headlight washer system pump
For windscreen washer system in vehicles with auto- check system
Pump
With integrated sensor
For windscreen washer system in vehicles with auto- check system
Removing and installing => Fig.
3
and Fig.
4
Pump
For windscreen washer system in vehicles with no auto- check system
Removing and installing => Fig.
4
Pump
For headlight washer system
Removal and installation, see -Item
14
-
Hose clamp
Always replace
Connecting hose
For headlight washer system
Rubber grommet
Angle piece
Rubber grommet
Bumper
Hexagon nut M6 - 2 Nm
Secure with sealing compound D 000 600
Non-return valve
Jet and holder assembly
Adjusting => Fig.
2
Distributor piece
Rubber grommet
Cap
Fig.1
Adjusting jets for windscreen washer system
Notes:
Never use needles or other sharp objects, since these will damage the water ducts in the jet.
If the water spray is irregular or cannot be set as specified, replace jet.
Use special tool VW 3125 to set spray as follows:
a = 200 mm
b = 450 mm
c = 220 mm
d = 480 mm
Tolerance ± 20 mm
Fig.2
Adjusting jets for headlight washer system
Use special tool 3019 A to set spray at upper rim of headlight as follows:
A = 60 mm
B = 80 mm
Note:
Dimensions also apply to dual headlights
Fig.3
Removing warning contact for windscreen washer system water
Vehicles with auto- check system
Position screwdriver between reservoir and warning contact for windscreen washer system water and push warning contact out of rubber grommet by turning it.
Fig.4
Removing and installing pump for windscreen washer system
Gently push pump forwards out of retaining clip
Position screwdriver between reservoir and pump for windscreen washer system water and push pump out of rubber grommet by turning it.
Pull pump for windscreen washer system upwards out of rubber grommet.
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