BMW E90 E92 E93 LCI M3 Head Lamp Cleaning Device Container 8041172

BMW E90 E92 E93 LCI M3 Head Lamp Cleaning Device Container is an original headlight cleaning system reservoir designed for the BMW 3 Series E90, E92, and E93 LCI (facelift) M3 models. This component belongs to the Washer fluid reservoirs, pumps, and nozzles group and provides a factory-engineered solution ensuring stable operation of the headlight washer system. By using genuine BMW parts, proper mounting geometry and compatibility with factory equipment are maintained.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8041172
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8041172
• Substitutable numbers: 61668041172, 8041172, BG
• Category: Washer Pumps, Reservoirs & Nozzles

Purpose and function in the headlight washer system

The presented reservoir is a component of the system responsible for storing working fluid for the headlight washers in the BMW M3 E90/E92/E93 LCI. Its task is to ensure an adequate supply of fluid to the pump and nozzles, allowing the headlight cleaning system to operate in a repeatable and predictable manner. A correctly selected reservoir reduces the risk of air entering the lines, leaks, and incorrect pressure in the circuit.

The original BMW design guarantees a perfect fit to factory mounting points, proper routing of connection ports, and compatibility with standard brackets and covers in the engine bay. As a result, installation is straightforward without the need for modifications, and the headlight washer system retains the parameters specified by the manufacturer.

Construction and fitment for BMW E90/E92/E93 LCI M3

BMW E90 E92 E93 LCI M3 Head Lamp Cleaning Device Container has been designed specifically for the front body geometry of the facelifted M3 version. The shape of the reservoir, the arrangement of the ports, and the mounting brackets are adapted to the factory wiring and equipment layout, which facilitates service and subsequent maintenance. Using an original part allows for consistency with other components of the headlight washer system.

The element belongs to the Washer fluid reservoirs, pumps, and nozzles category, meaning it works in conjunction with the washer pump and nozzles responsible for distributing fluid onto the headlight surface. Proper fitment of the reservoir is crucial for maintaining the tightness of the entire system and the correct flow of the working medium.

Characteristics of the used part

The offered reservoir is a used part, sourced from a dismantled BMW vehicle. Such components are frequently chosen for servicing M3-class cars because they allow for maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications while optimizing repair costs. In the case of washer fluid reservoirs, the tightness of the body and the stability of the mounts are particularly important, which is why choosing an OEM part from the secondary market is a technically sound solution.

Using original, used sub-assemblies in auxiliary systems, such as the headlight cleaning system, allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the vehicle without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain fitment. This is a practical solution for both post-accident repairs and the replacement of worn-out consumables.

Benefits of using an original headlight washer reservoir

Choosing this reservoir brings a number of utility and service benefits, especially in high-performance cars such as the BMW M3:

• preservation of factory mounting geometry and routing of headlight washer system lines,
• compatibility with the original pump and nozzles within the same component group,
• reduction of the risk of leaks resulting from ill-fitting replacements,
• easier diagnostics and service thanks to the use of parts compliant with manufacturer documentation.

For users who care about the efficiency of the lighting system and want to keep the vehicle in a configuration close to the factory state, using an original reservoir from the Washer fluid reservoirs, pumps, and nozzles group is a technically consistent and predictable solution in operation.

Related components and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the washer system area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional reservoirs, pumps, or nozzles, check out the available parts in the BMW washer fluid reservoirs, pumps, and nozzles category.

When selecting and servicing components related to automotive fluids, knowledge about other systems where tightness, correct component selection by numbers, and proper maintenance are key can also be helpful. Extended information on diagnostics, selection by OEM numbers, and regeneration principles can be found in the article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which organizes issues related to the operation of fluid supply and storage systems in the vehicle.