Removing and installing reservoir for windscreen and headlight washer system (with 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, exterior63Removing and installing bumper cover.
4. Move lock carrier to service position General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier.
5. Remove bolt (arrow) from windscreen washer and headlight washer system reservoir.

6. Pull hose connection (5) off windscreen and rear window washer pump V59(4), and collect escaping washer fluid in a suitable container. [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.]
7. Disconnect connectors from windscreen washer fluid level sender G33(1) and headlight washer system pump V11(2).
8. In order to separate connector (3), pull windscreen and rear window washer pump V59(4)upwards out of reservoir (arrow).
9. Unclip pipe from clips (arrows) on reservoir.
10. Pull reservoir forwards out of vehicle.
11. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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