Removing and installing lower part of reservoir for window and headlight washer system — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010)

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and disengage ignition key or start button by moving to position 0 (pre-detent).
2. Remove upper part of reservoir for windscreen and headlight washer system .
3. Unclip all lines from lower part of reservoir (8).
4. Release and disconnect connector (1) for headlight washer system pump V11(2).
5. Release and disconnect connector (5) for washer pump V5(3).

6. Release and disconnect connector (6) for windscreen washer fluid level sender G33(7).
7. Pull hose connection (4) off washer pump V5(3) and collect escaping washer fluid in a suitable container.
8. Remove securing bolt (1) from lower part of reservoir for window and headlight washer system (2).
9. Pull lower part of reservoir (2) forwards out of grooves of retaining plate (3).
10. Tighten all threaded connections to specified torque .
11. Install upper part of reservoir for window and headlight washer system .
12. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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