Windshield Washer Reservoir Removal

Orion4 · 02-26-2022, 05:48 PM

I have a plugged up washer strainer. As i was attempting to remove the reservoir from the body, I was unable to separate (1) the reservoir from the from the filler pipe(7). Access is limited as the filler is in the engine bay and passes through the body to connect to the reservoir. Tried prying against it from the wheelwell access with no success. Trying not to damage it, but unless there's a "trick", I'm going to cut it and replace with a new filler pipe

Any suggestions are welcomed!

Orion4 · 03-02-2022, 07:18 PM

Guess I'm the only guy to deal with this!

will.mcewan · 10-08-2022, 08:26 AM

There's a small screw on the forward side of the filler cap. Once released the whole filler body should lift. It will then come away from the hose( hose stays with tank for removal)

Cytoplasm0671 · 11-01-2022, 01:45 PM

That small screw on the forward side of the filler cap popped out for me and went rattling down somewhere in the engine bay. I spent some time looking for it but couldn't find it.

1. Is it ok I couldn't find it? Such a tiny screw, I can't imagine it could land somewhere that might damage the engine.

2. Is there somewhere I can order a new screw for the filler body?

Cytoplasm0671 · 12-04-2022, 08:10 AM

Touching base: found the screw

02-26-2022, 05:48 PM	#1
Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,571 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Windshield Washer Reservoir Removal I have a plugged up washer strainer. As i was attempting to remove the reservoir from the body, I was unable to separate (1) the reservoir from the from the filler pipe(7). Access is limited as the filler is in the engine bay and passes through the body to connect to the reservoir. Tried prying against it from the wheelwell access with no success. Trying not to damage it, but unless there's a "trick", I'm going to cut it and replace with a new filler pipe Any suggestions are welcomed! Attached Images
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03-02-2022, 07:18 PM	#2
Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,571 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Guess I'm the only guy to deal with this!
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10-08-2022, 08:26 AM	#3
will.mcewan Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 325i E92 2007 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: E.Sussex UK iTrader: (0)	There's a small screw on the forward side of the filler cap. Once released the whole filler body should lift. It will then come away from the hose( hose stays with tank for removal)
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11-01-2022, 01:45 PM	#4
Cytoplasm0671 Armchair Aristocrat 312 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 340i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: West Michigan iTrader: (0)	That small screw on the forward side of the filler cap popped out for me and went rattling down somewhere in the engine bay. I spent some time looking for it but couldn't find it. 1. Is it ok I couldn't find it? Such a tiny screw, I can't imagine it could land somewhere that might damage the engine. 2. Is there somewhere I can order a new screw for the filler body?
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12-04-2022, 08:10 AM	#5
Cytoplasm0671 Armchair Aristocrat 312 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 340i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: West Michigan iTrader: (0)	Touching base: found the screw
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