Removing and installing the reservoir: VW Golf V / Jetta

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.Remove ignition key. — Remove filler neck .
2. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper cover.
3. Turn securing clip on hose connection (3) and (5) to release it and pull hose connection off windscreen and rear window washer pump V59(4).
4. Collect any escaping washer fluid in a suitable container.
5. Release and separate connector (6) on windscreen washer fluid level sender G33(7).

6. Pull windscreen and rear window washer pump V59(4) upwards out of reservoir and release and detach connector (2).
7. Pull headlight washer system pump V11(9) upwards out of reservoir and release and detach connector (10).
8. Unscrew bolts (arrows) holding reservoir in place and remove reservoir from vehicle.
9. Tighten screw connections to specified torques .
10. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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