Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP AND RESERVOIR


REMOVAL

WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the container. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.

CAUTION:
- When replacing the windshield washer pump be careful not to damage the rubber grommet.
- Do not operate the windshield washer pump before filling the reservoir. Failure to do so could result in premature pump failure.

NOTE:
- To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain fluid from the windshield washer reservoir before removal.
- The windshield washer reservoir is removed through the bottom of the engine compartment.

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the RH front splash shield.












3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

Item 6: Washer Reservoir Bolts Removal Note







1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) accumulator to frame washer reservoir bolts.







2. For vehicles with 4.6L engines, remove the A/C accumulator to bracket nut and position aside the accumulator.
3. For vehicles with 4.0L engines, remove the radiator grille.







4. For vehicles with 4.0L engines, remove the three pin-type retainers.







5. For vehicles with 4.0L engines, position the radiator air deflector forward.







6. For vehicles with 4.0L engines, remove the nut and position the accumulator aside.







7. Remove the top bolt.







8. Remove the side bolt.







9. Remove the bolt and the reservoir.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield washer pump prior to filling the reservoir. Failure to do so may result in premature pump failure.

NOTE: The windshield washer reservoir, the windshield washer pump and the windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor are repaired separately.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.