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Removing and installing headlight washer system pump V11: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra

Step-by-step removing and installing headlight washer system pump V11 for the VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra: 12 steps.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove front right wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Assembly overview - front wheel housing liner.
  2. Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.
  3. Follow route of wiring connector (1) and unclip from washer fluid reservoir.
  4. Turn retaining clip on washer fluid lines (3) to release.
  5. Pull off washer fluid line from headlight washer system pump V11(2).
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  1. Release and disconnect connector (1).
  2. Pull headlight washer system pump V11(2) upwards out of washer fluid reservoir.
  3. If necessary, remove sealing grommet for headlight washer system pump V11 from washer fluid reservoir.
  4. Check sealing grommet for damage.
  5. Fit sealing grommet correctly into opening in washer fluid reservoir.
  6. Moisten sealing grommet with washer fluid to ease installation of headlight washer system pump V11.
  7. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.