Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir, one-piece version — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

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• Depending on equipment fitted, there may be a requirement to release retainers for pipework blocking access to securing bolt (2).
• Ensure that no surrounding lines are trapped when installing the reservoir. The lines must be clipped onto the reservoir in their original positions.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
2. Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
3. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper.
4. Remove right headlight .
5. Drain washing water from reservoir and collect in a suitable container.

6. Detach all line and hoses connected to the reservoir for the windscreen and rear window (5).
7. Release and detach connectors (1) and (2).
8. Release hose unions (3) and (4) and pull them off windscreen and rear window washer pump V59. Collect any escaping washing fluid in a suitable container. [Note: Depending on equipment fitted, there may be a requirement to release retainers for pipework blocking access to securing bolt (2).]
9. Remove securing bolts (1), (2) and (3).
10. Take window washer system reservoir (4) out of vehicle towards the front. [Note: Ensure that no surrounding lines are trapped when installing the reservoir. The lines must be clipped onto the reservoir in their original positions.]
11. Tighten all threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview .

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