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).





Note: Drain the washer solvent into a suitable container.

4. Remove the hoses and wiring harness plugs.

Note: Depending on vehicle design.

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

Note: Depending on vehicle design.

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

Note: 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

Note: 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.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the cable tie.

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

Note: 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 Nm (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.