Windshield Washer Reservoir - Description

DESCRIPTION





The molded plastic washer fluid reservoir (2) is mounted on the outboard side of the right frame rail, ahead the right front wheel, where it is concealed by the right front wheel house splash shield. The only visible component of the washer reservoir is the filler neck and cap unit (1), which extends upward into the engine compartment just forward of the right strut tower. A bright yellow plastic filler cap with a rubber seal and an International Control and Display Symbol icon for Windshield Washer and the text Washer Fluid Only molded into it snaps over the open end of the filler neck. The cap hinges on and is secured to a molded-in hook formation on the rear of the reservoir filler neck.

There are separate, dedicated holes on the outboard side of the reservoir provided for the washer pump/motor unit (4) and the washer fluid level switch (3). The rear inboard side of the washer reservoir has an integral locating post (7) and an integral mounting tab (6), while the front outboard corner has a mounting tab that includes a stamped steel mounting bracket (5). The rear mounting tab and front mounting bracket are secured to the frame rail by screws. The right front fender wheel house splash shield must be removed to access the washer reservoir for service.

The washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, it must be replaced. The washer reservoir, rubber grommet seals for the washer pump/motor unit and the washer fluid level switch as well as the filler cap are each available for individual service replacement.