Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair
Washer Reservoir Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Right Front Fender Trim
1. Remove the right front fender trim (A).
2. Front Grille
1. Apply protective tape (A) to the front grille lower trim (B).
2. Remove the clips (C) and detach the hooks (D).
3. Insert a shop towel (A) between the front grille (B) and the front grille lower trim (C).
4. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver (A) into the opening at the front grille (B), then turn the screwdriver to detach the clip (C). Repeat this step on the opposite side.
5. Remove the front grille (A).
3. Front Wheel Arch Protector Front Side As Needed - Both Sides
NOTE: Repeat on the opposite side.
1. Remove the screws (A) and the clips (B) securing the front wheel arch protector (C).
2. Carefully pry out the clip portions of the wheel arch protector with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips (D, E), then detach the wheel arch protector front side as needed.
3. Put a shop towel (F) in the opening between the front wheel arch protector and the front fender.
4. Front Bumper
1. Remove the screws (A), the bolts (B), and the clips (C) securing the front bumper (D).
2. Pull out the front bumper (A) from the side spacer (B). Repeat this step on the opposite side.
3. Detach the clip (A). Repeat this step on the opposite side.
4. With the help of an assistant, pull out both sides of the front bumper (A) from the upper beam (B).
5. With the help of an assistant, disconnect the connectors (A), then remove the front bumper (B).
5. Right Front Inner Fender As Needed
1. Remove the bolt (A), the screws (B), and the clip (C, D, E) securing the front inner fender (F), then remove the front inner fender as needed.
6. Washer Motor
Capacity 2.5 L (2.6 US qt): USA and Mexico models
Capacity 4.5 L (4.76 US qt): Canada models
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the washer tubes (A).
3. Remove the washer motor (B).
NOTE: Fluid may flow out of the opening.
7. Washer Fluid Level Switch - Canada Model
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the washer fluid level switch (A).
NOTE: Fluid may flow out of the opening.
8. Washer Reservoir
1. Remove the washer filler neck (A).
2. Remove the washer reservoir (B).
Installation
1. Washer Reservoir
1. Install the washer reservoir (A).
2. Install the washer filler neck (B).
2. Washer Fluid Level Switch - Canada Model
1. Inspect the gasket (A); replace it if it is distorted or stays compressed.
2. Install the washer fluid level switch (B) with the gasket.
3. Connect the connector.
3. Washer Motor
Capacity 2.5 L (2.6 US qt): USA and Mexico models
Capacity 4.5 L (4.76 US qt): Canada models
1. Inspect the gasket (A); replace it if it is distorted or stays compressed.
2. Install the washer motor (B).
3. Install the washer tubes (C).
4. Connect the connector.
4. Right Front Inner Fender As Needed
1. Install the front fender (A), then install the bolt (B), the screws (C), and the clips (D, E, F). Make sure the clips snap into the place securely.
5. Front Bumper
1. With the help of an assistant, connect the connectors (A), then install the front bumper (B).
2. With the help of an assistant, install both sides of the front bumper (A) to the upper beam (B).
3. Push the front bumper (A) until the clip (B) snaps into place. Repeat this step on the opposite side.
4. Install the front bumper (A) to the side spacer (B). Repeat this step on the opposite side.
5. Install the screws (A), the bolts (B), and the clips (C) securing the front bumper (D).
6. Front Wheel Arch Protector Front Side As Needed - Both Sides
1. Install the front wheel arch protector (A), then install the screws (B) and the clips (C). Make sure the clips (D, E) snap into place securely. Repeat this step on the opposite side.
7. Front Grille
1. Install the front grille (A) by pushing on the clip areas until the clips snap into place.
2. Install the clips (B).
8. Right Front Fender Trim
1. Install the right front fender trim (A).