Removing and installing headlight washer system reservoir — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6E1, 6X1

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. Remove front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing front wheel housing liner
3. Remove securing bolt (1).
4. Remove washer fluid reservoir .
5. Swing headlight washer system reservoir out (arrow).

6. Separate connector (2).
7. Unclip hose (1) and headlight washer system pump V11(3) out of reservoir
8. Catch any washer fluid escaping in a suitable vessel.
9. Remove plastic nuts from rear of reservoir and remove reservoir downwards.
10. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .
11. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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