Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir question...

Niels E46 M3 · Thu, Nov-30-2006, 07:15:16 AM

Hey guys..

i was going to put some washer fluid in the windshield fluid tank, and i noticed it started dripping to the ground, even tho the reservoir was not full...

i removed the fog light to see the tank better, but i could not see where the leak was coming from..

What is the best way to access this reservoir without removing the bumper?

Also, any idea how much this piece will cost to replace?

Thanks,

Niels

**versace7866** · Thu, Nov-30-2006, 07:35:40 AM

mine does the same thing
just dont bother
its just extra weight slowing you down

daytonaviolet · Thu, Nov-30-2006, 08:10:05 AM

you can access the water bottle by removing the wheel, then the fender liner cover behind the bumper. i think its like 4 screws, 3 on the top and one under the bumper. unless there is a hole in bottle, the pump or level sensor is loose.

Niels E46 M3 · Thu, Nov-30-2006, 02:40:00 PM

thanks!

any idea how much this part will be to replace?

Bruse Wayne · Thu, Nov-30-2006, 03:26:23 PM

is there any way to loose this thing? it looks like it weighs a bunch

SmallShark · Thu, Nov-30-2006, 03:49:39 PM

take is off, and throw it away

Niels E46 M3 · Thu, Nov-30-2006, 04:00:39 PM

i go to school in colorado, so occasionally i need some washer fluid!

daytonaviolet · Thu, Nov-30-2006, 04:10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niels E46 M3

thanks!

any idea how much this part will be to replace?

no more than $50.

daytonaviolet · Thu, Nov-30-2006, 04:12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruse Wayne

is there any way to loose this thing? it looks like it weighs a bunch

sure you can simply remove it. but then you will have the washer fluid light on your dash.

perhaps you can get AA SC stg2 and use the sensor as the alcohol/water injecter level indicator

snook · Thu, Nov-30-2006, 06:47:30 PM

you can access it by taking off the plastic fender liner.....thru the wheel well
you can remove it and eliminate the light by soldering/attaching/connecting a wire between the two poles....easy to do with any piece of wire and electric tape.
the plastic tank weighs next to nothing when empty.....i drained 6 qts of fluid out of mine....so someone can do the calculation to how much was in there....it may hold more than 6qts when full, mine was not...but anyway.

Thu, Nov-30-2006, 07:15:16 AM	#1
Niels E46 M3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 879 Reputation: 0 Location: Houston/Denver	Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir question... Hey guys.. i was going to put some washer fluid in the windshield fluid tank, and i noticed it started dripping to the ground, even tho the reservoir was not full... i removed the fog light to see the tank better, but i could not see where the leak was coming from.. What is the best way to access this reservoir without removing the bumper? Also, any idea how much this piece will cost to replace? Thanks, Niels

Thu, Nov-30-2006, 08:10:05 AM	#3
daytonaviolet OEM CSL Whoore Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,127 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area, California	you can access the water bottle by removing the wheel, then the fender liner cover behind the bumper. i think its like 4 screws, 3 on the top and one under the bumper. unless there is a hole in bottle, the pump or level sensor is loose. __________________ Click my sig and view my pics! Tischer aka GetBmwParts VCSL - Bumper DIY VCSL - Bootlid DIY FS: Rear black door panels FS: Oem trunk

Thu, Nov-30-2006, 03:26:23 PM	#5
Bruse Wayne CM.E.AM Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 577 Reputation: 0 Location: Orlando, FL	is there any way to loose this thing? it looks like it weighs a bunch __________________

Thu, Nov-30-2006, 03:49:39 PM	#6
SmallShark Got Pony? Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,555 Reputation: 0 Location: San Francisco	take is off, and throw it away __________________ Stock: 2006 CB/B. ZPP. Nav. Xenon. HK. SMG. 19". Heated Seats. Cosmetic Mods: Royal F1. Predator Chromium Angel Eye. HID Fogs 6K Prolumen. Premier PPF. 30% Huper Optik Tints. DEPO corners. Painted front reflectors. Stealth Bulbs. M3 logo engraved aluminum pedals. Vorsteiner front splitters. Vorsteiner rear Diffuser. I.C.E.: DICE iPod Integration, EAS VSM. Full Video iPod Integration. Rearview Keyhole Camera. Performance Mods:: D/A Street Software. Streamline Panel Filter. Hardwired V1 (adds 100 ponies). Solid Design Muffler. BBS RS-GT 19" Diamond Black.

Thu, Nov-30-2006, 06:47:30 PM	#10
snook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,081 Reputation: 0	you can access it by taking off the plastic fender liner.....thru the wheel well you can remove it and eliminate the light by soldering/attaching/connecting a wire between the two poles....easy to do with any piece of wire and electric tape. the plastic tank weighs next to nothing when empty.....i drained 6 qts of fluid out of mine....so someone can do the calculation to how much was in there....it may hold more than 6qts when full, mine was not...but anyway. __________________ Last edited by snook; Thu, Nov-30-2006 at 06:49:42 PM.

Thu, Nov-30-2006, 07:35:40 AM	#2
versace7866 Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,977 Reputation: 0 Location: P.V. and Irvine	mine does the same thing just dont bother its just extra weight slowing you down

Thu, Nov-30-2006, 02:40:00 PM	#4
Niels E46 M3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 879 Reputation: 0 Location: Houston/Denver	thanks! any idea how much this part will be to replace?

Thu, Nov-30-2006, 04:00:39 PM	#7
Niels E46 M3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 879 Reputation: 0 Location: Houston/Denver	i go to school in colorado, so occasionally i need some washer fluid!

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