Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Fig. 25 Washer Reservoir Remove/Install:

2. Remove the two screws that secure the washer reservoir to the left front fender wheel house.
3. Lift the reservoir far enough to access the washer pump/motor(s).
4. Disconnect the washer supply hose(s) from the barbed outlet nipple(s) of the washer pump/motor unit(s) and allow the washer fluid from the washer reservoir to drain into a clean container for reuse.
5. Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the front washer pump/motor from the connector receptacle on the motor.
6. If the vehicle is so equipped, disconnect the rear body wire harness connector for the rear washer pump/motor from the connector receptacle on the motor.
7. Remove the washer reservoir from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the washer reservoir into the engine compartment.
2. If the vehicle is so equipped, reconnect the rear body wire harness connector for the rear washer pump/motor to the connector receptacle on the motor.
3. Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the front washer pump/motor to the connector receptacle on the motor.
4. Reconnect the washer supply hose(s) to the barbed outlet nipple(s) of the washer pump/motor unit(s).
5. Position the washer reservoir onto the left front fender wheel house. Be certain to insert the locating tab on the bottom of the reservoir into the locating slot in the wheel house panel.
6. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the washer reservoir to the left front fender wheel house. Tighten the screws to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
7. Refill the washer reservoir with clean washer fluid.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.