Removing and installing reservoir for windscreen and headlight washer system — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra (7M)

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• The elbow connections to the windscreen and rear window washer pump V59 are colour-coded and must be assigned to the correct connections on the windscreen and rear window washer pump V59 during assembly.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. Remove front bumper General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper.
3. Remove left headlight .
4. Pull cover (1) off reservoir for windscreen and headlight washer system.
5. Remove cover cap (2) from left headlight, if necessary.

6. Remove bolt (3).
7. Disconnect all connector (1) and open cable guide (2).
8. If necessary, unclip hoses (3) from reservoir.
9. Separate hose connectors (4) at windscreen and rear window washer pump V59 and headlight washer system pump V11. [Note: The elbow connections to the windscreen and rear window washer pump V59 are colour-coded and must be assigned to the correct connections on the windscreen and rear window washer pump V59 during assembly.]
10. Drain any escaping fluid in a suitable container.
11. Remove securing bolts (arrows) and remove reservoir.
12. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .
13. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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