Washer Fluid Level Switch: Service and Repair
SENSOR-WASHER FLUID LEVELREMOVAL
NOTE: The washer fluid level switch can be removed from the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir from the vehicle.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Turn the steering wheel to move the front wheels to the full left position.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the plastic push-in fasteners that secure the forward end of the left front wheelhouse splash shield to the inner fender panel and the front fascia.
5. Pull the forward end of the left front wheelhouse splash shield away from the inner fender panel and front fascia far enough to access the washer fluid level switch (2) on the outboard side of the washer reservoir (3) for service.
6. Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness connector (1) for the washer fluid level switch from the switch connector receptacle.
NOTE: The pivoting float of the washer fluid level switch must be in a horizontal position within the reservoir in order to be removed. With the reservoir empty and in an upright position, the pivoting float will orient itself to the horizontal position when the switch connector receptacle is pointed straight upwards.
7. Disconnect the front washer hose from the outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor unit and allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container for reuse.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir during washer fluid level switch removal.
8. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed nipple of the washer fluid level switch out of the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir.
9. Remove the switch and float from the reservoir.
10. Remove the rubber grommet seal from the mounting hole in the washer reservoir and discard.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate a new rubber grommet with clean washer fluid and install it into the washer fluid level switch mounting hole located in the outboard side of the washer reservoir (3).
2. Slide the float through and align the barbed nipple of the switch with the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir. The connector receptacle of the switch should be pointed upward.
3. Press firmly and evenly on the switch (2) using hand pressure until the barbed nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir.
4. Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness connector (1) for the washer fluid level switch to the switch connector receptacle.
5. Reconnect the front washer hose to the washer pump/motor unit outlet nipple.
6. Reinstall the plastic push-in fasteners that secure the left front wheelhouse splash shield to the inner fender panel and the front fascia.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
9. Refill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid drained during removal.