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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 656 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)WINDOW WASHER SYSTEM61 71 061 REPLACING FLUID RESERVOIR FOR WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 71 061 Replacing Fluid Reservoir For Windshield Washer System

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 71 061 Replacing Fluid Reservoir For Windshield Washer System

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NOTE: Drain fluid tank for windshield washer system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Pull out windshield washer pump (unlock and disconnect plug connection). Refer to 61 71 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP .
Pull out window washer pump for rear window cleaning system (unlock and disconnect plug connection). Refer to 61 62 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDOW WASHER PUMP FOR REAR WINDOW WASHER SYSTEM .
If necessary, pull out washer pump of headlight cleaning system (unlock and disconnect plug connection). Refer to 61 67 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WASHER PUMP OF HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .

Unscrew bolt (1).

Fig 1: Removing Fluid Reservoir

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Unlock and disconnect level switch plug connection on windshield washer system (2).

If necessary, unclip hose (3).

Remove fluid reservoir for windshield washer system (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Feed guide (1) of fluid reservoir for windshield washer system (2) in direction of arrow into mountings (3).

Fig 2: Feeding Guide Of Fluid Reservoir

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Turn level switch for windshield washer system (1) in direction of arrow, remove downwards from water reservoir for windshield washer system (2) and place to one side.

Fig 3: Removing Windshield Washer System Components

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Remove cover and strainer from water reservoir for windshield washer system.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings/strainers on washer pumps.

Coat sealing rings of washer pump with anti-friction agent.

Make sure hoses are laid without kinks.

Fill fluid tank for windshield washer system.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.