Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

(Typical)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front left wheel.
3. Remove the screws and the front wheel well splash shield.




4. Disconnect the washer hose(s) from the reservoir.




5. Disconnect the reservoir pump electrical connector(s).
6. Remove the bolts, the nuts and the reservoir.

Installation Procedure

NOTE: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.




1. Install the reservoir with the nuts and the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the washer fluid reservoir nuts to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
Tighten the washer fluid reservoir bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).

2. Connect the reservoir pump electrical connector(s).




3. Connect the washer hose(s) to the reservoir.




4. Install the front wheel well splash shield with the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the front wheel well splash shield screws to 1.5 Nm (13 lb.in).

5. Install the front left wheel.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.