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Wiper/washer Systems (Cabriolet): Maintenance Audi S5 I facelift

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WASHER FLUID LINES

For the following information, refer to Wiper/Washer Systems

  1. Washer fluid line hose connections, disconnecting and connecting
  2. Corrugated hose washer fluid line, repairing

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Scheme 65: WINDSHIELD WASHER, WIPER AND HEADLAMP WASHER SYSTEM OVERVIEW
  1. Headlamp Washer System Spray Nozzle Overview, refer to «HEADLAMP WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, LINES AND NOZZLE OVERVIEW»(ref-522414-S38183566852013011400000) . Removing and installing, refer to «HEADLAMP WASHER SYSTEM SPRAY NOZZLES»(ref-522414-S24919085182013011400000) .
  2. Windshield Spray Nozzle Overview, refer to «WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, LINES AND NOZZLE OVERVIEW»(ref-522414-S12214084362013011400000) . Removing and installing, refer to «SPRAY NOZZLES»(ref-522414-S09602434972013011400000) .
  3. Wiper Arm Overview, refer to «WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM OVERVIEW»(ref-522414-S12197100422013011400000) . Removing and installing, refer to «WIPER ARM»(ref-522414-S35360853702013011400000) .
  4. Windshield Wiper Motor With the wiper motor control module -J400-. Overview, refer to «WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM OVERVIEW»(ref-522414-S12197100422013011400000) . Removing and installing, refer to «WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WITH CONTROL MODULE -J400»(ref-522414-S13515521382013011400000) .
  5. Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-522406-S33946003712013011400000) .
  6. Grommet For the washer fluid line in the hood.
  7. Washer Fluid Reservoir Overview, refer to «WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, LINES AND NOZZLE OVERVIEW»(ref-522414-S12214084362013011400000) . Removing and installing, refer to «WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR»(ref-522414-S36736953742013011400000) .
  8. Washer Fluid Reservoir Fill Neck For the washer fluid reservoir. Overview, refer to «WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, LINES AND NOZZLE OVERVIEW»(ref-522414-S12214084362013011400000) . Removing and installing, refer to «WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR FILLER NECK»(ref-522414-S04152388502013011400000) .

HEADLAMP WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR

Note. The shared windshield and headlamp washer system washer fluid reservoir is located in the left rear wheel housing. Removing and installing, refer to WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR .

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Scheme 66: REMOVING

Remove the bolts -3-.

Remove the clips -2- from the mounts and remove the plenum chamber cover -1-.

Remove the nut -1- and tilt the windshield wiper fluid container filler tube slightly upward -arrow A-.

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Remove the filler neck -2- with filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the body opening -arrow B-.

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Scheme 68: INSTALLING
  1. Tightening specification, refer to «WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, LINES AND NOZZLE OVERVIEW»(ref-522414-S12214084362013011400000) .

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following

Slide the sealing grommet -2- on the filler neck tube -1- as far as the stop.

  1. The tab must lie in the opening on the filler tube -arrows-.

Slide the filler neck into the washer fluid reservoir.

Note. Make sure the O-ring is not crushed when sliding it into the washer fluid reservoir.

WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Drip tray

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR -G33

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Drip tray

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Scheme 69: REMOVING

Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

Remove the left front wheel.

Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Disconnect the electrical connector -1-.

Place a drip tray under the washer fluid reservoir.

Remove the windshield washer fluid level sensor -G33- -item 3- from the washer fluid reservoir -4-.