Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the left front wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
3. Remove the left front wheelhouse liner (1). Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side .




4. Disconnect the washer pump hoses (1, 2) from the left side fender flange. Refer to Windshield Washer Hose Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Drain the windshield washer solvent into a suitable container.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
7. Lower the vehicle in order to access the hood latch.
8. Open the hood.
9. Remove the windshield washer solvent cap.
10. Remove the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Auxiliary Battery Tray Replacement Auxiliary Battery Tray Replacement.
11. Remove the battery tray, if working on a HYBRID (HP2). Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Battery Tray Replacement.




12. Remove the upper windshield washer container bolt from under the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped.

Note: Remove the washer container from the underside of the vehicle through the wheelhouse opening.

13. Remove the upper windshield washer solvent container bolts (1).
14. Remove the windshield washer solvent container assembly (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Transfer washer pumps and level indicator to the new washer solvent container (2).




2. Install the windshield washer container assembly (2).
3. Install the upper windshield washer container bolt to the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the upper windshield washer solvent container bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
5. Install the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Auxiliary Battery Tray Replacement Auxiliary Battery Tray Replacement.
6. Install the battery tray, if working on a HYBRID (HP2). Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Battery Tray Replacement.
7. Install the windshield washer solvent cap.
8. Connect the electrical connectors.




9. Connect the washer pump hoses (1, 2). Refer to Windshield Washer Hose Replacement Service and Repair.
10. Install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side .
11. Install the left front wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
12. Fill the washer solvent container with windshield solvent. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations Maintenance.