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Windshield Washer Reservoir - Installation






INSTALLATION





1. Position the washer reservoir (1) into the left front fender wheel house from underneath the vehicle.
2. Raise the washer reservoir into position, rotating it as necessary for clearance.
3. Engage the hook tab at the front of the reservoir into the slot in the left front frame rail.
4. Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the washer reservoir to the left front frame rail. Tighten the screws to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.).






NOTE: Be certain to reconnect the front and rear washer hoses to the proper outlet nipples of the washer pump. Failure to properly connect the hoses will cause the front and rear washer systems to operate incorrectly.

5. Reconnect the front and rear washer hoses to the barbed outlet nipples of the washer pump.
6. If the vehicle is so equipped, reconnect the headlamp washer supply hose quick connect fitting to the elbow fitting on the reservoir.
7. Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness connectors (2) to the washer fluid level switch (3), the washer pump/motor (4) and, if equipped, the headlamp washer pump/motor.
8. Reinstall the plastic push-in fasteners that secure the left front wheelhouse splash shield to the inner fender panel and the front fascia. Splash Shield - Installation.
9. Lower the vehicle.





10. Install a new blind rivet (1) to secure the washer reservoir filler neck mounting bracket to the upper radiator crossmember.
11. Reinstall the washer reservoir filler cap hinge onto the hook on the filler neck.
12. Refill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid drained during removal.
13. Reconnect the battery negative cable.