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Windshield Washer Reservoir - Installation






GASOLINE ENGINE





1. Position the washer reservoir (3) to the left side of the Front End Module (FEM) carrier (also known as the radiator closure).
2. Rotate the outboard side of the washer reservoir away from the FEM carrier far enough to access and reconnect the FEM wire harness connector (1) to the washer fluid level switch connector receptacle (2) on the back of the reservoir.





3. Engage the reservoir washer hose (4) and FEM wiring bundle into the routing trough integral to the front of the reservoir (1).
4. Reconnect the reservoir washer hose to the barbed pump outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor unit.
5. Reconnect the FEM wire harness connector (3) to the washer pump/motor unit connector receptacle on the top of the motor housing.
6. Align and insert the two mounting tabs (2) on the outboard side of the reservoir into the two slotted loops integral to the FEM carrier.
7. Install and tighten the two screws (5) that secure the inboard washer reservoir mounting brackets at the top and bottom members of the FEM carrier, just to the left of the cooling module. Tighten the screws securely.
8. Reinstall the grille onto the front of the vehicle. Grille - Installation.
9. Refill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal procedure.
10. Reconnect the battery negative cable.