BMW i3 Repair Mission

Welcome, Crew Chief Lisa! 👩‍✈️

You are in charge.

Instructions:

  • Tap the tool names to check them off.
  • Tap the "Action" boxes when he finishes a step.
  • Swipe or click Next to continue.
👉 Swipe or Click Next to Begin

1Gather the Arsenal

📣 Lisa says: "I'm going to grab the tools myself. I'll check them off as I find them, then I'll bring them to the car."
(Tap items to check off)
  • Torx Screwdrivers (T20 & T25)
  • 10mm Socket Wrench
  • Bucket or Old Towels
  • The New Pump (2 Nipples?)
  • Linen Gloves (Give to him FIRST)
  • Disposable Gloves (Give to him for Top Layer)

2Prep & Access

📣 Lisa says: "Okay, gloves on? Linen first, disposable on top? Let's go. Open the frunk, pop off the side covers, and unscrew the big plastic frunk box. Lift the whole tub out."
(Tap box when done)
Action: Remove frunk side covers. Unscrew frunk tub (T20/T25) and lift it out.

3Locate the Target

📣 Lisa says: "Look for the white fluid tank on the passenger side. The pump is the black cylinder. Put your bucket or towels underneath it NOW."
Action: Locate reservoir and pump. Place catch bucket underneath.

4Disconnect Everything

📣 Lisa says: "Unplug the top electrical connector (pull up). Then squeeze and wiggle off the two black hoses. Remember which hose is on top!"
Action: Unplug electrical connector. Disconnect both black hoses.

5Remove the Old Pump

📣 Lisa says: "Get ready for a flood. Pull the old black pump straight up and out. Let the fluid drain into the bucket."
Action: Pull old pump vertically out. Allow fluid to drain.

6The Crucial Grommet Step

⚠️ CRITICAL STEP!
📣 Lisa says: "Stop! Look at the hole in the tank. Is the old black rubber seal inside? You MUST pull it out with your finger."
Action: Remove the old black rubber grommet from the tank hole.

7Install New Seal First

📣 Lisa says: "Grab the NEW black rubber seal. Push it firmly into the hole in the white tank before you put the pump in."
Action: Insert the new rubber grommet into the tank hole until seated.

8Install the New Pump

📣 Lisa says: "Lube the tip of the new pump (water/spit). Push it straight down firmly into that new rubber seal until it feels solid."
Action: Lubricate pump tip. Push firmly into the installed grommet.

9Reconnect Hoses & Power

📣 Lisa says: "Snap the two black hoses back on until they click. Then plug the electrical connector back into the top."
Action: Reconnect hoses (listen for click). Reconnect electrical plug.

10The Test

📣 Lisa says: "Pour some water into the tank. Check for leaks at the bottom. If dry, hop in the car and test the spray!"
Action: Fill tank. Check for leaks. Test spray from inside car.

11Reassemble

📣 Lisa says: "Great job! Put the frunk box and covers back in. Now, grab your phone and the Veepeak dongle."
Action: Reinstall frunk tub and covers. Get phone and Veepeak.

12Computer: Connect

📣 Lisa says: "Plug Veepeak into the port (under dash). Ignition ON. Open BimmerLink and connect."
Action: Plug in Veepeak. Ignition ON. Connect via BimmerLink app.

13Clear Washer Errors

📣 Lisa says: "Tap 'Error Memory'. Scan. If you see washer/pump errors, tap 'Clear Errors'."
Action: Scan for errors in BimmerLink. Clear washer codes.

14Register the New Battery

📣 Lisa says: "Tap '12V Battery' -> 'Register New Battery'. Confirm same capacity. Done."
Action: Complete registration in BimmerLink.

Mission Accomplished! 🎉

Battery registered. Pump replaced. Codes cleared.

Teamwork for the win!