Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair

Washer Fluid Reservoir

• Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

• Remove the key.

First remove the filler tube

- Remove the connecting pipe - 3 - from the reservoir filler tube - 2 -.






- Remove bolt - 1 -.

- Unclip the hose bracket from the filler tube - 2 - and remove it from the vehicle.

Now remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir

- Remove the front bumper cover.

- Turn the clip to unlock the hose connection and then remove it from the windshield washer pump (V5) - 3 -.






- Catch any draining washer fluid in a suitable container.

- Release and disconnect the connector from the windshield washer pump - 3 -.

- Release and disconnect the windshield washer fluid level sensor (G33) connector - 4 -

- Remove the screws - 2 -, - 5 - and - 6 - and then remove the reservoir - 1 - from the vehicle.






Installing

First install the windshield washer fluid reservoir:

Install in reverse order of removal.

Now install the filler tube:

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

The casting mark on the bottom side of the filler tube must be inserted into the hole - arrow -.






Connecting tube - 1 - and filler tube - 2 - must be joined so that the guides - arrows - engage in each other.






- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Windshield Washer System Overview ] Windshield Washer System Overview.