Just replaced windshield washer fill tube.... need tube clips

[mdecou]

Hi all,

I just replaced my filler tube for my washer reservoir on my '03 E39 540. The problem i have is that the tube is held tight to the frame in the wheel well with two circular clips that go around the tube, and then have 2 small "nubs" that come together and are pushed into a small hole. My two clips have broken, and I cannot find them anywhere on any parts explosions. Does anyone happen to know what these clips are, and what the part number is?

Thanks much!

Mike De Cou

[mdecou]

And... I found it. 61668229751

[shogun]

And..... I moved it from DIY to the general E39 forum. E39 DIY is for fixes, questions post in the general forum

[djb2]

A suggestion: reinforce the exposed area of the tube with large (1.5") heat shrink tubing. That will provide some protection from gravel and abrasion, and costs much less than the $50 for a new tube.

I haven't found a gentle way to remove the old tube from the tank. Collapsing the end of the old tube seems to be the best approach, rather than risking damage to the tank.

[mdecou]

Thanks for the suggestion. I too decided to colapse the old tube. I didnt want to try ripping it out of the tank. I will give the heat shrink a try, as I dont feel like doing this again.