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Old 06-09-2015, 01:38 PM
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2008 E320 Bluetec leaking windshield washer bottle

Good day all.

My E320 has now blessed me with another gremlin: leaking windshield washer tank, or let me put it this way: it leaks the entire contents within an hour.

Does anyone know how to remove this bottle without dismantling the entire car? Where can I find a replacement seeing as Peachparts does not have it listed?

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Old 06-09-2015, 05:59 PM
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remove the front right wheel and rear part of the inner wheel well liner, youll find the washer pump grommets and maybe the pump are most likely leaking. very cheap and easy repair.
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Old 06-09-2015, 06:49 PM
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If you can see the washer pump, the bottle might not need to be removed.

The grommet can be gotten from a MB dealer or maybe even a regular auto parts. Some MB used a washer pump that looks like a D cell battery, this form factor is popular on GM cars since the early 90's and other brands use it as well.

If you have headlight washers, there should be a second pump.

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