Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir (GTI): VW Golf VI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. Remove filler neck for washer fluid reservoir .
3. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper.
4. Remove right headlight: [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 fittings must be connected to the correct colour-coded pump connections during installation.]
5. To release, turn securing clips at hose connections (5) and (7) and pull these off windscreen and rear window washer pump V59(6).

6. Drain any escaping fluid in a suitable container.
7. Release and disconnect connector (4) for windscreen washer fluid level sender G33(3).
8. Pull windscreen and rear window washer pump V59(6) upwards out of reservoir and disconnect connector (2).
9. Pull headlight washer pump V11(9) upwards out of reservoir and disconnect connector (10).
10. Remove securing bolts and nuts (arrows) from reservoir and take reservoir (1) out of vehicle together with connecting pipe for filler neck.
11. Tighten all threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .
12. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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