Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir of windshield washer system

AR82.35-P-6000T

Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir of windshield washer system

11.6.10

14.1.04

Disconnect/connect ground line on battery

 

Remove/install

 Danger!

Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant.

Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.

AS20.00-Z-0001-01A

1

Open engine hood and raise to vertical position

AR88.40-P-1000T

2

Reduce pressure in cooling system

 Rotate coolant expansion reservoir sealing cover to notch "1" and lock again.

3.1

Remove dust filter housing



Replace dust filter

Vehicles with code 581 Comfort automatic air conditioning

up to VIN end no. A635991

X170336

AP83.00-P-8381T

3.2

Remove combination filter housing



Replace combination filter

Vehicles with code 580 Automatic air conditioning or

vehicles with code 581 Comfort automatic air conditioning

as of VIN end no. A635992

X170337

AP83.00-P-8384T

4

Remove spreading rivet (2)

5

Unclip cover (3) from wheelhouse liner using screwdriver

6

Pull filler neck (4) out of washer fluid reservoir (1)

 Installation: Replace seal of filler neck (4) on washer fluid reservoir (1).

7

Pull vent hose (5) off of filler neck (4) and remove filler neck (4)

8

Pinch off both coolant hoses (6) using clamps (7)

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*000589543700

9

Release clamps (8) and detach both coolant hoses (6) from the washer fluid heater (9)

 Installation: Check coolant hoses (6) and hose clamps (8) for signs of damage, replace if necessary.

 Hose clamp pliers (length 235 mm; tensioning range 40 mm)

*WH58.30-Z-1020-02A

 Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between the columns of the and position the four support plates below the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

10

Lift vehicle on lifting platform.

11

Detach right front road wheel



*BA40.10-P-1001-01A

12

Remove rear fender liner in front right fender

 See:

Remove/install inner fender in front fender

AR88.10-P-1300T

13

Using a screwdriver, open hose bracket (10) on the washer fluid reservoir (1)

14

Disconnect electrical connector (11)

15.1

Disconnect electrical connector (16)

Only on vehicles with code (600a) Headlamp cleaning system

16

Disconnect electrical connector (12) from washer fluid reservoir (1)

 Release the retainer tab on the electrical connector (12) and detach the electrical connector (12) downward from the washer fluid reservoir (1).

17.1

Detach washer fluid hose from the HCS pump (M5/2)

Only on vehicles with code (600a) Headlamp cleaning system

 To do so press retaining clip (arrow A). Collect washer fluid which flows out.

 Installation: Replace sealing ring at hose connection.

18

Detach washer fluid hose from the window washer fluid pump (M5/1)

 Collect washer fluid which flows out.

19

Detach connector hose (13) from washer fluid reservoir (1)

 Press retaining clip (arrow B).

Collect washer fluid which flows out.

 Installation: Replace sealing ring at hose connection.

20

Disconnect electrical connector at the switch of the windshield washer system fluid level control (S42)

21

Unscrew nut (14)

 Installation: Replace self-locking nut (14).

22

Remove washer fluid reservoir (1) out of the fender

 To do so tip the washer fluid reservoir (1) downward in the direction of the vehicle center.

 Installation: Ensure that the mounts (15) are seated correctly.

23

Install in the reverse order

24

Fill washer fluid reservoir (1)



Check windshield washer system fluid level and correct if necessary

AP82.35-P-8210N

25

Correct engine coolant level and check cooling system for leaks.

Model 211.004/006/016/023/026/028/
042/043/061/065/070/080/082/083

AR20.00-P-1010HA

Model 211.076

AR20.00-P-1010RVK

26

Check windshield washer system for proper function

 Switch on ignition and check the function of the window washer fluid pump (M5/1) by pressing the combination switch. A sufficient quantity of washer fluid must spray out of the spray nozzles.

27.1

Check headlamp cleaning system for proper function

Only on vehicles with code (600a) Headlamp cleaning system

 Check the function of the HCS pump (M5/2) by pressing the HCS [SRA] switch. A sufficient quantity of washer fluid must spray out of the spray nozzles.

Number

Designation

Model
211

BA40.10-P-1001-01A

Wheel bolt

Nm

130

Number

Designation

WH58.30-Z-1020-02A

Hose clamp pliers (length 235 mm, clamping range 40 mm)