Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the radiator grille.

* Remove the 4 body-bound rivets.
Release from the front paneling upward.
* Release the 6 clips.





2. Release the solvent container at the top front.
Remove the bolt (1).
3. Release the solvent container at the base.
Remove the 2 bolts (2).





Important: Drain the washer solvent into a suitable container.


4. Remove the hoses and wiring harness plugs.


Important: Depending on vehicle design.


* Disconnect the 3 wiring harness plugs (1, 2).

Important: Depending on vehicle design.


* Disconnect the 3 hoses (3, 4).
* Unclip the 3 hoses.
* Remove the solvent container downward.
* Remove the wiring harness.


Important: Depending on vehicle design.


5. Remove the attachment.

* Remove the pump for the front and rear screens.
* Remove the pump for the headlamp washer system.
* Remove the fill level sensor.
* Bring the pin to vertical position for removal.




Installation Procedure


Important: Depending on vehicle design.


1. Install the attachments.

* Install the pump for the front and rear screens.
* Install the pump for the headlamp washer system.
* Install the fill level sensor.

2. Install the solvent container at the base.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the cable tie.

Tighten the 2 screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).


Important: Depending on vehicle design.


4. Install the hoses and the wiring harness plugs.

* Connect the 3 wiring harness plugs.
* Connect the 3 hoses.

5. Install the solvent container at the top front.

Tighten the bolt to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

6. Install the radiator grille.

* Insert the 4 body-bound rivets.
* Install the front paneling downward.
* Clip in the 6 clips.

7. Top up the washer fluid.