Replacing the windshield washer reservoir (BMW X5 E53)

Removing the tank (2, see Fig. 16.25) windshield washer located in the engine compartment (6, see Fig. 2.1), must be carried out in the following order. Using a syringe, empty the windshield washer reservoir, unscrew the nuts (7) securing the windshield washer reservoir. Disconnect the SS (14) from the sensor (6) of the liquid level in the reservoir.





Unlock and disconnect the hose line (9) and lift the windshield washer reservoir. Unlock and disconnect the hose lines and remove the windshield washer reservoir.

Pull the pumps (1, Fig. 16.38) windshield washer fluid vertically upwards and remove them. Turn the sensor (2) of the fluid level indicator approximately 90° in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it. Remove the cover and filter of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.





The windshield washer reservoir should be installed in the reverse order, replacing the sealing rings and pump filters. Lubricate the pump sealing rings with a lubricant.

Insert the foot (1, Fig. 16. 39) tank into the loop and press the windshield washer tank down until it locks into place with an audible click. Make sure there are no kinks or twists when laying the hose lines.



Fill the windshield washer reservoir with a special liquid.