Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the air cleaner cover (1).
2. Remove the nuts securing the washer container to the wheelhouse.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from both washer pumps.




4. Disengage the electrical harness clips (1) for the level sensor switch harness.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the level sensor switch.




6. Disconnect the 2 washer hose connections (1, 4) above the coolant reservoir.
7. Partially lift the washer container from the engine compartment and disengage the clip for the rear washer pump electrical harness.
8. Remove the washer solvent container from the engine compartment wheelhouse studs.
9. Drain the washer solvent into a suitable container.




10. Transfer the following parts as needed:
- Round grommet (1)
- Washer cap (2)
- Upper air box clips (3)
- Level sensor switch harness clips (4)
- Lower oval mounting grommet (5)
- Front windshield washer pump (6)
- Rear washer pump (7)
- Washer pump hoses (8)
- Rear washer pump harness connector (9)
- Level sensor switch

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new washer pump grommets.
2. Install a new level sensor switch grommet.
3. Remove the steel spacer grommets from the wheelhouse studs.
4. Install the spacers into the oval and round rubber grommets onto the washer solvent container.
5. Position the electrical connectors away from the wheelhouse area.
6. Lower the container into the wheelhouse.
7. Connect the front and rear washer pump electrical connectors.
8. Connect the level sensor electrical connector.
9. Connect the rear pump electrical harness clip.
10. Lower the container onto the wheelhouse studs.
11. Ensure the container is firmly seated onto the studs.
12. Install the nuts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nuts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).




13. Secure the level sensor electrical harness to the harness clips (1).




14. Connect the front washer pump hose (2) and the rear washer pump hose (3) to the washer pump hoses (1, 4).




15. Install the air cleaner cover (1).
16. Fill the washer solvent container with new washer solvent.
17. Inspect for leaks.