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      06-02-2016, 02:25 AM   #1
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Draining windscreen washer reservoir, how?

I got some wrong liquid in the windscreen washer reservoir and tried to drain it by siphoning with a flexible tube.

No luck, as there are too many kinks from filler to reservoir.

Is there a draining plug or another trick, beyond just emptying it with the electric screen washer pump?

BTW, what is the capacity of the reservoir?
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      06-02-2016, 06:47 AM   #2
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I did this to my Acura, find the motor and remove it. Usually twists off. I ended up needing a new motor when my mishap happened. Acura part was about $30 so I can assume the BMW one is $120 haha
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      06-02-2016, 07:14 PM   #3
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You'll need to drain it or remove the fill hose part and then siphon it out.
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      06-02-2016, 08:58 PM   #4
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The tank is sitting behind the passenger side fender.
You may want to try take a peek from the fender liner.
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The tank is sitting behind the passenger side fender.
You may want to try take a peek from the fender liner.
Thank you... yes, it's tucked in there, the top of the reservoir is visible behind a rubber flap but remains inaccessible.

I still have to find a simple way to drain it... I promise to post here a rare Himalaya flying picture if a reasonable suggestions to drain this reservoir is submitted - thank you in advance, whoever!
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