Washer Fluid Level Switch

Washer Fluid Level Switch

Removing

- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Tools and Equipment.

- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

- Remove the right front wheel and tire, if necessary.

- Remove the right front wheelhouse liner, if necessary..

- Drain the washer fluid from the reservoir and into a suitable, clean container. This can be done by disconnecting the windshield washer hose from the front (outboard) washer pump port, allowing the washer fluid to drain into a container through a temporary hose connected to the front washer pump.

- Disconnect the electrical connector from the fluid level sensor. Slide the red lock on the connector to the release position, then, depress the black tab and pull the connector off the sensor.

- Remove the sensor from reservoir by gently prying the sensor from the body of the reservoir. Do not damage the reservoir/sensor sealing surface or puncture reservoir during removal.


Do not rotate the sensor during removal.

Installing

- Install a new grommet when installing a new sensor.

- Assure that the flat of the sensor is aligned under the ridge of the reservoir and that the sensor connector is facing down in the fully seated position. This will allow for proper operation of the sensor float switch.

- Connect the electrical connector to the fluid level sensor. Slide the red lock on the connector to the closed or locked position.

- Assure that the washer hose is properly routed in order prevent pinching and possible inoperative washers.

- Connect the right front wheelhouse liner..

- Install the right front wheel and tire.

- Lower the vehicle.

- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Tools and Equipment.

- Verify the wiper/washer system operation.