Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP AND RESERVOIR

REMOVAL







1. Remove the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
- Remove the screws.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.







3. Remove the LH fender splash shield (wheel removed for clarity).
- Remove the screws.
- If equipped with the 2.3L engine, remove the two air cleaner cover shield bolts from the fender splash shield.







4. Remove the washer reservoir.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the hoses.







5. Remove the windshield washer pump with rubber gasket (shown with reservoir installed).
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Disconnect the hoses.
3 Lift out the pump.

INSTALLATION







1. NOTE: Follow this procedure if there is a concern of washer system water coming from the filled windshield washer reservoir when the vehicle accelerates or decelerates strongly.

Press an additional cap onto the rear vent tube of the reservoir.
1 Front ventilation tube
2 Rear ventilation tube
3 Additional cap

2. NOTE: When installing the reservoir, the filler neck must be inserted using petroleum jelly.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.