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Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement: Removal Procedure:




1. Remove the washer solvent reservoir attaching nuts.
2. Remove the hose retention clamp from the frame rail stud.
3. Lift the washer solvent reservoir from the wheelhouse.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fluid level sensor.

Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement: Removal Procedure:




5. Disconnect the washer hose and the electrical connector from the washer pump.
6. Remove the washer solvent reservoir.

Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement: Removal Procedure:




7. Drain the washer solvent from the washer solvent reservoir.
8. Remove the washer pump and seal from the washer solvent reservoir.

Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement: Removal Procedure:




9. Remove the fluid level sensor from the washer solvent reservoir.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement: Installation Procedure:




1. Install the fluid level sensor into the washer solvent reservoir.

Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement: Installation Procedure:




2. Install the washer pump and seal into the washer solvent reservoir.

Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement: Installation Procedure:




3. Connect the electrical connector and the washer hose onto the washer pump.

Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement: Installation Procedure:




4. Connect the electrical connector onto the fluid level sensor.
5. Place the washer solvent reservoir over the studs on frame rail and the wheelhouse.
6. Install the hose retention camp to the frame rail stud.
7. Install the washer solvent reservoir attaching nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the washer solvent reservoir nuts to 7.5 N.m (66 lb in).

8. Fill the washer solvent reservoir with washer solvent.