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Repair Summary
The following article gives detailed instructions on replacing the windshield, headlight and rear window (touring wagon) wiper pumps in a BMW E60/61 5 series vehicle. Even though we have used a 2006 530xi touring wagon to perform this repair, this article can be applied to any 2004-2010 E60/61 vehicle with minor modifications.
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E60 5 Series M5
E60 5 Series 523Li
E60 5 Series 550i
E60 5 Series 545i
E60 5 Series 540i
E60 5 Series 535d
E60 5 Series 530xi
E60 5 Series 530xd
E60 5 Series 530Li
E60 5 Series 530i
E60 5 Series 530d
E60 5 Series 525i
E60 5 Series 525xi
E60 5 Series 525Li
E60 5 Series 525d
E60 5 Series 523i
E60 5 Series 520i
E60 5 Series 520d
E60N 5 Series 550i
E60N 5 Series 525xi
E60N 5 Series 540i
E60N 5 Series 535xi
E60N 5 Series 535i
E60N 5 Series 535d
E60N 5 Series 530xi
E60N 5 Series 530xd
E60N 5 Series 530Li
E60N 5 Series 530i
E60N 5 Series 528xi
E60N 5 Series 530d
E60N 5 Series 528i
E60N 5 Series 525Li
E60N 5 Series 525xd
E60N 5 Series 525i
E60N 5 Series 525d
E60N 5 Series 523Li
E60N 5 Series 523i
E60N 5 Series 520Li
E60N 5 Series 520d
E60N 5 Series 520i
E61 5 Series 550i
E61 5 Series 530d
E61 5 Series 545i
E61 5 Series 535d
E61 5 Series 530xi
E61 5 Series 530xd
E61 5 Series 525i
E61 5 Series 530i
E61 5 Series 525xi
E61 5 Series 525d
E61 5 Series 523i
E61 5 Series 520d
A BMW E60 windshield washer pump replacement is a basic repair that can get your wipers operating normally again.
We have stated it in prior articles, but for the sake of redundancy we will say it again; sometimes it's the cheapest, most trivial broken parts that upset us the most. A broken windshield wiper pump gloriously falls into that category. Nothing can elevate the blood pressure more than a dirt-smeared windshield blinding you on a sunny day because there is no water being pumped from the wiper jets.
The BMW E60 windshield washer pump is like all mechanical parts on your vehicle...it has a limited lifespan and will eventually fail from age and wear and tear.
The good news is twofold; not only is the washer fluid pump inexpensive, but it is relatively simple to install. The BMW E60 windshield washer pump is located at the bottom of the washer fluid reservoir in the front left fender well of the vehicle. The fluid reservoir also houses the headlight washer pump, as well as the rear window washer pump on touring wagon models. This article covers the replacement of all three pumps.
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Includes detailed part diagrams, part numbers and links to purchase all of the required components needed to complete this repair.
Before starting this repair, you must have the following required parts.
All BMW E61 Touring Wagons - Rear Window Only
When the weather starts to take a turn for the worse outside, it's essential that you can see the road at all times. With highway driving in adverse conditions, salt and slush can get thrown onto your windshield and impede your line of sight. Keep your windshield clean and your view safe with a replacement washer pump.
Section 1 - Accessing and Removing the Washer Pumps
The three washer pumps are attached to the bottom of the washer fluid reservoir in the right front fender well. You do not have to remove the entire fender liner to access them. Just simply remove the front nine fender liner screws and fold the liner back to access the reservoir.- Turn the front wheels so the front fender liner can be accessed on the left side of the vehicle.
- The front section of the fender liner is anchored by eight 8mm screws and one 10mm screw. Use a nut driver or socket wrench to remove all nine of them.
- Once the nine screws are removed, carefully pull the fender liner back so the windshield wiper fluid reservoir can be accessed. If the fender liner does not pull back easily make sure you have removed all of the screws. Do not force it off...it can tear and require replacement.
- You can now see the pump(s) attached to the bottom of the reservoir. Depending on which model (sedan or touring wagon) you are working on, or whether you have the optional headlight washers, will determine how many pumps you have. Since we are working on a touring wagon with a rear window washer but without headlight washers, we have two pumps.
- Position a five gallon drain pan under the reservoir to catch any wiper fluid that may drain out.
- To remove a pump, first tilt it backwards.
- Next, grasp it firmly and pull it free from the reservoir.
- Disconnect the electrical connection by pressing in on the plastic locking tab and pulling the plug free.
- Disconnect the fluid feed tube from the bottom of the pump.
- Install a new pump following the above instructions in reverse.
- Reassemble the fender liner and test the pump.
BMW E60 Windshield Washer Pump Replacement Finished
