Electrical Equipment: Maintenance Audi S8 D3 facelift

Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing and Installing

Removing

1. Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
2. Open filler connection of washer fluid reservoir.
3. Pull circlip of cap for washer fluid reservoir off filler connection.
4. Remove front right wheel.

1. Remove rear section of front right wheel housing liner --> «66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(ref-289221-S23584739002008062700000) .

Scheme 35

1. Disconnect electrical connectors - 3 - and - 6 -.
2. Remove hose connection - 5 - (press release button).
3. Remove washer fluid line - 1 - at washer fluid pump.
4. Remove screws - arrows -.

1. Swivel washer fluid reservoir slightly to rear.
2. Disconnect connector - 2 - at low washer fluid level sensor.
3. Lower washer fluid reservoir slightly and pull sealing element - 4 - off filler neck.
4. Remove washer fluid reservoir downward.

Installing

Scheme 36

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following

1. Tighten screws in sequence - 1 to 3 -.

Note. Washer fluid hose must engage audibly into connection for washer fluid pump.

1. Install front right wheel housing liner --> «66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(ref-289221-S23584739002008062700000) .

Tightening torque

Note. The shared windshield and headlamp washer system washer fluid reservoir is located in the right front wheel housing. Removing and installing --> Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing and Installing

Washer Fluid Lines

The following descriptions can be found in --> 92 - WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM

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

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir, Removing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Scheme 37

1. Oil extractor V.A.G 1782

Procedure

1. Use Oil extractor V.A.G 1782 to extract power steering hydraulic fluid from reservoir.

Note. Place a rag under reservoir for power steering to catch escaping hydraulic fluid.

1. Remove power steering reservoir.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following

1. Top up power steering fluid and bleed steering system --> «48 - STEERING»(ref-289219-S07076849872008062700000) .

Tightening torque

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

1. Oil extractor V.A.G 1782

Procedure

1. Use Oil extractor V.A.G 1782 to extract power steering hydraulic fluid from reservoir.

Note. Place a rag under reservoir for power steering to catch escaping hydraulic fluid.

1. Remove power steering reservoir.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following

1. Top up power steering fluid and bleed steering system --> «48 - STEERING»(ref-289219-S07076849872008062700000) .

Tightening torque