How to Replace Windshield Washer Reservoir Bottle 2005-10 Volkswagen Jetta
Created on: 2015-01-19
Learn how to replace the windshield washer bottle in your 05-10 Volkswagen Jetta with this video from 1A Auto.
-
step 1 :Removing the Grille
- Remove the two clips on top of the grille with a Phillips screwdriver
- Remove the two Phillips screws below the grille
- Push in the tabs on the top of the grille
- Pull up on either side of the grille
- Remove the grille
-
step 2 :Loosening the Bumper Cover
- Remove the T25 screw from the fender
- Remove the four T25 screws in the wheel well
- Repeat the process on the other side
- Remove the two T30 Torx screws on the top of the bumper
- Remove the series of T25 screws along the bottom of the bumper
-
step 3 :Removing the Side Marker Light
- Pry out the side marker light with a flat blade screwdriver
- Pull out the side marker light
- Twist the bulb socket out of the light
- Pull the bulb off of the socket
- Repeat the process on the other side
-
step 4 :Removing the Bumper Cover
- Pull off either end of the bumper cover
- Disconnect the side marker harness from the clip on either side
-
step 5 :Removing the Washer Bottle
- Remove the washer pump from the washer bottle
- Disconnect the wiring harness
- Remove the 10mm bolt from the top of the reservoir
- Remove the 10mm bolt on the bottom of the bottle
- Remove the two 10mm bolts from behind the bottle
- Push the washer bottle down and out
- Pull and twist off the hose from the bottle
-
step 6 :Installing the New Washer Bottle
- Push the hose onto the new bottle
- Insert the washer bottle and neck into place
- Tighten the 10mm nuts behind the bottle
- Tighten the 10mm bolt to the bottle
- Tighten the 10mm bolt to the upper reservoir
- Connect the wiring harness
- Push the washer pump onto the washer bottle
-
step 7 :Tightening the Bumper Cover
- Insert the bumper cover into place
- Tighten the two T30 screws to the top of the bumper
- Tighten the five T25 screws in the wheel well
- Clip the side marker light harness to the bumper on either side
-
step 8 :Installing the Side Marker Light
- Push the bulb socket into the light
- Push the side marker light into place, starting at the front
-
step 9 :Reinstalling the Bumper Cover
- Tighten the series of T25 screws along the bottom of the bumper
-
step 10 :Reinstalling the Grille
- Line up the tabs on the grille with the slots on the vehicle
- Push the grille into place
- Tighten the two Phillips screws below the grille
- Tighten the two clips on top of the grille with a Phillips screw
Tools needed
-
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
T30 Driver
T25 Torx Driver
Brought to you by 1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet.
Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the washer bottle on this 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. The items you'll need for this is a 10mm socket and ratchet, Philips screwdriver, flat blade screwdriver, and a T25 and T30 Torx driver.
Start off by removing these two T25 Torx bolts. Then remove two Philips screws down at the bottom of the grille, there's one on either side. We'll just fast-forward as Mike removes these. Now push in these tabs and then pry the grille up. There's one tab on either side. Before doing the other tab, you want to make sure that the grille is pulled up on this side so it won't just snap back in. There's that side, and your grille will pull free.
Now remove this T25 screw right here, and then these four T25 screws below it in the wheel well. We'll fast-forward as Mike removes those. Then you want to repeat this process on the other side. Now remove these two T30 Torx screws. Now, along the bottom of your bumper, you'll see this series of T25 screws. Just go ahead and remove all of those. Now push in your side marker lights and pry out the back and then it will pull free. Then you can just pull the bulb out. After you've done that on both sides, just start pulling out on the bumper cover and then reach back and disconnect the harness clip from either side. Then your bumper cover is free.
Now just pull the washer pump out and then disconnect the harness by pushing on the tabs and pulling it free. Then pull this hose out. You may need to use a flat blade screwdriver and just pry it out up here. Now remove this 10mm bolt, this 10mm bolt, and these two 10mm nuts. We'll fast-forward as Mike does that. Now just push the washer bottle down and out, and it will pull free. If your new washer bottle doesn't have the hose, just pull and twist until it pulls free.
Then take your new washer bottle and push the hose back into place. Feed your washer bottle and the neck back up into place. Just get everything lined up. Once you've got it all lined up, replace those two 10mm nuts and the two 10mm bolts. Now re-clip the hose to the washer bottle, and push the washer pump back into place, and reconnect that harness.
Now we'll fast-forward as Mike pushes the bumper cover back into place, and then replaces those two T30 screws at the front and tightens them up. Then replace the five T25 screws in the wheel well on either side. Now reach down behind your side marker light, and just pull the harness up and feed it through. Then re-clip it onto that lip on the bumper cover, and then repeat this process on the other side. Now reconnect the wire to the side marker light, and then push the front in first and then the back. Then replace this series of T25 screws on the bottom of the bumper.
Take your new grille and line up these two tabs into these two slots. Just push the grille back into place and then snap it back in at the top. We'll fast-forward as Mike replaces those two T25 screws and then the two Phillips screws on the bottom of the grille. You want to make sure that you push the grille and bumper together so that the screw will go all the way through.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
Shop Products
How to Remove Washer Fluid Level Sensor 1997-2005 Lexus GS300
Check out this video to learn how to replace a broken or stuck washer fluid level sensor on your 97-05 Lexus GS300. Learn from the experts at 1AAuto.com
