Washer reservoir — removal and installation (Opel Vectra A)

Contents: Models without headlight washers ⬇ Models with headlight washers ⬇

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

Models without headlight washers

Removal

2. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the washer pump.

3. Disconnect the flushing fluid hose from the pump.

4. Unscrew the screw securing the tank to the body and remove the tank.

Installation

5. Install the product in reverse order.

Models with headlight washers

Removal

6. On models with headlamp washers, the reservoir is in two parts. The upper part can be removed from the engine compartment and the lower part can be removed from under the wheel arch.

7. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the one-way valve of the upper headlight washer reservoir.

8. Disconnect the flushing fluid hoses from the one-way valve.

9. Remove the screw securing the top of the tank to the wing panel.

10. Loosen the plastic fastener that secures the top of the reservoir to the bottom. Remove the top of the reservoir from the engine compartment.

11. To remove the bottom of the tank, proceed as follows.

12. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands.

13. Unscrew the mounting screws and remove the plastic trim from the front bumper/fender.

14. Remove the sound signals (Chapter 22).

15. Remove the wheel arch protection (Section 11).

16. Disconnect the electrical wiring and hoses from the washer pump.

17. Remove the bolts securing the horn/reservoir brackets and reservoir to the body, then remove the bracket and reservoir (see illustration).