BMW X5: Headlight Washer System

OVERVIEW OF WINDSCREEN WIPER, WINDSCREEN WASHER AND HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEMS

Fig. 283: Overview Of Windscreen Wiper, Windscreen Washer And Headlight Washer Systems

1. Rear window wiper blade
   Wiper arm for rear window wiper
2. Rear window wiper motor
3. Spray nozzle for rear window washer system
4. Wiper blades
5. Windscreen wiper arms
6. Mounting bracket for windscreen washer system complete
7. High-pressure nozzles for headlight washer system
8. Fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system
9. Level switch for windscreen washer system
10. Windscreen washer pump
11. Windscreen washer pump for rear window wiper
12. Washer pump for headlight washer system
13. Spray nozzle for windscreen washer system
14. Checking and adjustment work

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WASHER PUMP OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove trim panel for cover on frame side member on right.
• Remove wheel arch trim at front right.
• Drain fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Release bolts.

Press off side panel slightly.

Fig. 284: Identifying Screws

NOTE: Side panel shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Pull washer pump (2) in direction of arrow out of fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Disconnect hose plug connection (3) from washer pump (2).

Installation:

Coat sealing ring (4) of washer pump (2) with antiseize agent.

Ensure hose is laid without kinks.

Fig. 285: Pulling Washer Pump Out Of Windscreen Washer System Fluid Reservoir

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HIGH - PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM ON LEFT (OR RIGHT)

Special tools required:

• 00 9 340

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove front bumper trim.

Lever out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340.

Fig. 286: Identifying Cover And Special Tool 00 9 340

Slowly pull out spray nozzle (1) by cover (2).

Unclip cover (2) and remove.

Allow nozzle (1) to slide back slowly.

Fig. 287: Pulling Out Spray Nozzle

Pull back clasp (1) and disconnect plug connection (2).

Unlock catch (3) in direction of arrow.

Pull out high-pressure nozzle (4) towards rear.

Installation:

Make sure retaining lugs (3) engage correctly.

Fig. 288: Unlocking Catch

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