Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

Windshield Washer Reservoir

Removal
1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Remove the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
^ Release the washer reservoir filler neck from the coolant tank clip.
^ Remove and discard the seal.





NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

3. Remove the windshield washer reservoir.
^ Remove the bolt.
^ Drain the washer reservoir fluid.
^ Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
^ Disconnect the 3 hoses.





NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

4. Remove the windshield washer pump.
^ Discard the O-ring seal.

5. Remove the headlamp washer pump.
^ Discard the O-ring seal.





Installation
1. Install the windshield washer pump.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.

2. Install the headlamp washer pump.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.

3. Install the windshield washer reservoir.
^ Connect and secure the electrical connectors.
^ Connect the hoses.
^ Install the bolts and tighten to 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
^ Lubricate the seal.
^ Secure in the clip.

5. Install the front bumper.