Windshield Washer Reservoir - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Siphon the washer fluid from the washer reservoir into a clean container for reuse.
3. If equipped with certain optional engines, it may be necessary to remove the air filter housing for access to the washer reservoir mounting provisions and connections. Air Cleaner Body - Removal.
4. If the vehicle is so equipped, disconnect the Front End Module (FEM) wire harness connector (2) and headlamp washer supply hose (1) from the headlamp washer pump/motor unit (3). To disconnect the quick connect fitting (4), pull the molded plastic lock (2) away from the headlamp washer supply hose quick connect fitting far enough to disengage the hose from the washer pump nipple.





5. Disconnect the FEM wire harness connector (5) from the washer fluid level switch connector receptacle on the back of the reservoir.
6. Disconnect the FEM wire harness connector (3) and the front and rear washer supply hoses (4) from the reversible washer pump/motor unit.
7. Disengage each of the FEM wire harness takeouts and washer supply hoses from the integral routing provisions of the washer reservoir.





8. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the washer reservoir inboard and outboard mounting brackets to the back of the cooling module.
9. Lift the washer reservoir straight up to disengage the mounting tabs from the cooling module.
10. Remove the washer reservoir from the left side of the cooling module.