Removing and installing upper part of reservoir for windscreen and headlight washer systems — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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• Depending on equipment fitted, there may be a requirement to release retainers for pipework blocking access to securing bolt (1).

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and disengage ignition key or ignition and starter button by moving to position 0 (pre-detent).
2. Remove front bumper cover Bumpers63Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper.
3. Remove right headlight .
4. Remove securing bolt (1) and unclip line (arrow) from upper part of reservoir.
5. Remove securing bolt (1) and unclip line (2) on its entire path up to pump connections out of reservoir.

6. Remove spreader rivet (3).
7. Remove securing nut on inside of upper part of reservoir (1). [Note: Depending on equipment fitted, there may be a requirement to release retainers for pipework blocking access to securing bolt (1).]
8. Pull upper part of reservoir vertically upwards out of rubber grommet of lower part of reservoir.
9. Remove upper part of reservoir from vehicle.
10. Insert upper part of reservoir vertically from above into rubber grommet of lower part of reservoir. [Note: Before assembling the two reservoir halves, moisten the rubber grommet as necessary using e.g. a rubber and plastic compatible lubricant (e.g. polyethylene glycol).When installing upper part of reservoir for windscreen and headlight washer systems, ensure that surrounding lines are not squashed and are clipped back into their original position on the reservoir.]
11. Tighten all threaded connections to specified torque .
12. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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