Reservoir, Windshield Washer: Removal
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WARNING:
On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, disconnecting the 12-volt battery negative cable alone will not power down the 12-volt system. You must perform the 12-volt Power Down procedure before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Turn the steering wheel to move the front wheels to the full right position.
- Perform the 12-Volt Power Down procedure. Refer to 12-VOLT POWER DOWN .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the right front wheel house splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness connector (1) from the washer pump/motor unit connector receptacle.NOTE:
To aid in reinstallation, note the installed position of the washer hoses prior to disconnecting them from the washer pump.
- Disconnect the front and rear washer hoses (2) from the barbed outlet nipples of the washer pump and allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container for reuse.
- Disengage the front and rear washer hoses from the integral troughs on the outboard side of the reservoir and position aside.
- Remove the two screws (3) that secure the reservoir to the inner fender shield.
- Lower the washer reservoir far enough for the filler neck to clear the engine compartment.
- Remove the reservoir from the wheel house.