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Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

WASHER PUMP AND RESERVOIR

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Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
3. Disconnect the washer pump electrical connector.

4. WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connector, do not use hand tools to remove/install the washer pump hose.

NOTE: To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer reservoir before removal.

Disconnect the washer pump hoses.
- Gently twist the lock ring until the ring has rotated approximately 90 degrees.
- The hose should slide easily out of the connection.
- To install, make sure the hoses are fully seated and locked into place.







5. CAUTION: Do not leave the lock ring in the disassembled position. This will weaken the ring and may prevent it from correctly locking in place when reassembled, resulting in a leak.

Rotate the lock ring back to the original location.

6. Remove the 2 windshield washer reservoir bolts and the windshield washer reservoir.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

7. CAUTION: Do not operate the washer pump prior to filling the windshield washer reservoir. Failure to follow these instructions may result in premature pump failure.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the windshield washer reservoir with windshield washer fluid.