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How to Remove the Windscreen Washer Pump on a Volkswagen Jetta

Model: Volkswagen Jetta MK 5, A5 - Years 2005-2010
Part: Pump

This video explains how to remove the windscreen washer pump on a Volkswagen Jetta. Follow these steps carefully. The first step is to loosen the wheel nuts, lift the car on a column lift, and remove the wheel (for convenience). Then, use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws of the plastic inner wheel arch (front right). Now unscrew the fastening bolts of the washer pump and remove the power connectors. Fit the new washer pump and reconnect the connectors, then tighten all the bolts of the inner wheel arch and the engine cover with the screwdriver. Finally, reattach the wheel with the respective nuts.

Updated on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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