Washer Pump and Reservoir: Removal

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WARNING: Windshield washer fluid contains methanol which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer reservoir before removal.

Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the windshield washer pump.
Disconnect the coolant overflow hose from the engine coolant overflow reservoir and plug the outlet port of the reservoir.
Disconnect the windshield washer reservoir pump electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Windshield Washer Reservoir Pump Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the air filter housing aside.
Remove the two screws and two nuts and remove the windshield washer reservoir.

Fig 2: Removing Windshield Washer Reservoir
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: When removing the washer pump from the washer reservoir be sure not to damage the rubber grommet.

Fig 3: Removing Washer Pump From Washer Reservoir

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the washer pump from the washer reservoir.