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3 Windscreen washer system
Observe notes on contact corrosion ⇒ page 111 .
3.1 Removing and installing washer fluid
reservoir
Removing
– Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
– Open filler neck for washer fluid reservoir.
– Pull retaining ring of cap for washer fluid reservoir off filler
neck.
– Unscrew front right wheel.
– Remove rear section of front right wheel housing liner ⇒ Rep.
gr. 66 .
– Unplug electrical connectors -3- and -6-.
– Press release tab and pull off hose connector -5-.
– Detach washer fluid pipe -1- at washer fluid pump.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Swivel washer fluid reservoir slightly to rear.
– Unplug electrical connector -2- at low washer fluid sender.
– Lower washer fluid reservoir slightly and pull sealing element
-4- off filler neck.
– Take out washer fluid reservoir downwards.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
– Tighten bolts in the sequence -1 ... 3-.
Note
Fluid hose must audibly engage in washer fluid pump connection.
– Install front right wheel housing liner ⇒ Rep. gr. 66 .
Tightening torque
Component Nm
Washer fluid reservoir to body 7
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
120 Rep. gr.92 - Windscreen wash/wipe system