Windshield Washer Reservoir - Description

DESCRIPTION





The molded plastic washer fluid reservoir (1) is mounted on the upper left corner of the cooling module on the back of the Front End Module (FEM) carrier (also known as the radiator closure). The filler neck for the reservoir extends upward just past the upper radiator closure member and through the upper radiator seal. This reservoir is constructed of opaque black plastic, which does not allow the fluid level to be inspected without removing the reservoir filler cap (2).

The bright yellow plastic filler cap with a rubber seal and an International Control and Display Symbol icon for Windshield Washer molded into it snaps over the open end of the washer reservoir filler neck. The cap hinges on and is secured to an integral molded hook formation on the top of the reservoir just to the left of the filler neck when it is removed for inspecting or adjusting the fluid level in the reservoir.

The washer reservoir is secured to the cooling module through integral mounting brackets at the top on the inboard and outboard sides by two screws. In addition, integral mounting tab provisions on the bottom of the washer reservoir engage through slots or slotted loops integral to the cooling module to secure the lower end of the reservoir.

There is a dedicated mounting hole in the top of the sump area on the rearward facing side of the reservoir with a receptacle provided for the mounting of the reversible washer/pump motor unit (3) without the use of fasteners. A separate dedicated mounting hole is provided in the rearward facing side of the reservoir for the washer fluid level switch (4). An integral molded routing trough for the washer hose and washer pump/motor unit wiring routes the hose and wiring bundle from the washer pump to the outboard side of the reservoir.

A unique reservoir is used for vehicles manufactured for export markets with the optional headlamp washer system. This reservoir has a dedicated sump area and mounting receptacle for the high pressure headlamp washer pump (5) near the outboard side of the reservoir, directly above the washer fluid level switch location. The location and mounting provisions for this reservoir are the same as for those vehicles without the headlamp washer system.

A washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, the unit must be replaced. The reversible washer pump/motor unit, the washer fluid level switch, the headlamp washer pump/motor unit, their rubber grommet seals, as well as the reservoir filler cap are each available for individual service replacement.