61 31 492 Replacing Level Switch For Windshield Washer System

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 31 492 Replacing Level Switch For Windshield Washer System
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NOTE: Drain fluid reservoir for windshield washer system

Remove front underbody protection.

Detach front left wheel arch trim in front area and fold back.

Remove bottom left cover.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn level switch for windshield washer system (2) in direction of arrow, pull down out of fluid reservoir (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Level Switch And Fluid Reservoir
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