Removing the washer fluid reservoir

[True-Blue]

Evening all, does anyone have a ‘link/how to’ on removing the washer fluid reservoir?

Guessing if there in a the same place on all E89’s but mine’s the 30i just in case they’re different.

 

[Mr Tidy]

I've removed them to clean up clogged pump filters on an E46 and E86, but that's easy as they are in the engine bay.

A quick look on realoem suggests E89s have them inside the driver's side front wing behind the wheel-arch liner like my E90 does. The location of the filler cap should give you a clue, or follow the path of the washer pipes.

And it it's in the wing good luck.

 

[True-Blue]

Yes this one is in the engine bay, as pictured, I’ll have a proper look this morning to see if fixings are obvious

 

[cerbera]

I did this the other week to clean a blocked filter and found it to be pretty straightforward.
Here's a link to the newtis.info.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e89-z4-sdrive30i-roa/repair-manuals/61-general-vehicle-electrical-system/61-71-windscreen-washer-system/8J18GJ9T
If you don't/can't get access let me know and I'll upload screenshots.

 

[True-Blue]

I did this the other week to clean a blocked filter and found it to be pretty straightforward.
Here's a link to the newtis.info.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e89-z4-sdrive30i-roa/repair-manuals/61-general-vehicle-electrical-system/61-71-windscreen-washer-system/8J18GJ9T
If you don't/can't get access let me know and I'll upload screenshots.

Thanks, but all I get from that link is ‘site closed’… if you could load a couple of screenshots that would be brilliant, thank you

 

[cerbera]

Screenshots below in order of removal. For info, I managed to remove the pumps from the tank without disconnecting the hoses.

 

[therealmc]

I removed mine a few weeks ago to clear out the filter and did it without the benefit of the above guide - all quite simple really, something I reckon most should be capable of.

 

[True-Blue]

All out, thanks. Just didn’t want to risk damaging anything.