Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.




2. Remove the washer container to fender flange fasteners.




3. Remove the coolant reservoir to wheelhouse fastener (3).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the washer pump (4).
5. Remove the bolt securing the washer container to the top bracket.
6. Remove the bolt securing the washer/coolant reservoir to the J-clip.




7. Position the coolant reservoir (3) off to the side.
8. Remove the washer hose from the washer pump.
9. Drain the washer solvent into a suitable container.
10. Remove the washer solvent container from the vehicle.




11. Remove the pump (2), grommet (3), cap, and lower container grommet.
12. Discard the washer solvent container (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new washer pump grommet into the container.
2. Install the old cap and lower container grommet.
3. Install the old pump into the new pump grommet.
4. Use clean washer solvent on the washer pump grommet to aid in the pump installation.
5. Secure the top of the pump to the container.




6. Position the washer solvent container (1) to the fender flange and loosely install the bolts.
7. Position the coolant reservoir (3) to the washer solvent container (1).
8. Loosely install the bolt to the upper bracket (2) in order to secure the coolant reservoir to the wheelhouse.

9. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Loosely install the bolt in order to secure the bracket (2) to the washer solvent container (1).

1. Tighten the washer container to fender flange bolts to 9 N.m (81 lb in).
2. Tighten the washer solvent container bracket bolt to 9 N.m (81 lb in).
3. Tighten the bolt/J-clip securing both washer/coolant containers together to 9 N.m (81 lb in).
4. Tighten the coolant reservoir to wheelhouse bolt to 9 N.m (81 lb in).




10. Secure the washer hose (1) to the washer pump (4).
11. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the washer pump (4).
12. Install the air cleaner assembly.
13. Fill the washer solvent container with clean washer solvent.
14. Test the washer system and inspect for leaks.
15. Close the hood.