Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir: VW Tiguan I

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

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• To gain access to the front fasteners of windscreen and headlight washer system reservoir, the horn must be removed.
• When installing, position the signal horn so it is not in contact with adjacent components.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63.
3. Unclip connecting pipe with filler neck (1) from bracket (2).
4. Remove securing bolt (1) and securing nut (2).
5. Unclip wiring harness (1) from both fasteners (arrows) on washer fluid reservoir. [Note: To gain access to the front fasteners of windscreen and headlight washer system reservoir, the horn must be removed.]

6. Remove securing bolt (1), release and disconnect connector (2) and remove horn (3).
7. Remove securing bolt (1) and securing nut (3).
8. Push windscreen and headlight washer system reservoir (2) to side out of its installation position, taking connected line length into account. [Note: The connections to the pump and hose lines are colour-coded in order to prevent the washer fluid lines being incorrectly connected to the front and rear washer fluid pump V59. The hose connections must be connected to the correct colour-coded pump connections during installation.]
9. To release, turn securing clips at hose connections (7) and (8) and detach them from windscreen and rear window washer pump V59(9).
10. Catch any washer fluid escaping in a suitable vessel.
11. To release, turn the securing clips at the hose connection (4) and detach these from the headlight washer system pump V11(3).
12. Release and disconnect connector (5) for windscreen washer fluid level sender G33(6).
13. Unclip hose harness (11) out of reservoir (arrow).
14. Pull headlight washer pump V11(3) upwards out of reservoir and disconnect connector (2).
15. Pull windscreen and rear window washer pump V59(9) upwards out of reservoir and disconnect connector (10).
16. Remove reservoir (1) together with connecting pipe and filler neck out of vehicle. [Note: When installing, position the signal horn so it is not in contact with adjacent components.]
17. Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques .
18. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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