Removing and installing reservoir for windscreen and headlight washer system (without auxiliary heater) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015)

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
2. Remove filler neck for reservoir for windscreen and headlight washer system .
3. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper [Note: The connections at the pump and hoses are colour-coded to prevent incorrect connection of the washer fluid lines to the windscreen and rear window washer pump V59. The hose fittings must be connected to the correct colour-coded pump connections during installation.]
4. Release hose connections (3) and (5) by turning securing clips, and pull hose connections off windscreen and rear window washer pump V59(4).
5. If necessary, collect any escaping washer fluid in a suitable container.

6. Disconnect connector (6) for windscreen washer fluid level sender G33(7).
7. Pull windscreen and rear window washer pump V59(4) upwards out of reservoir and disconnect connector (2).
8. Pull headlight washer system pump V11(9) upwards out of reservoir and disconnect connector (10).
9. Undo nuts and bolts (arrows) from reservoir and remove reservoir together with connecting pipe for filler neck from vehicle.
10. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque .
11. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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