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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the container. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
CAUTION: When servicing the windshield washer pump be careful not to damage the windshield washer pump seal.
CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield washer pump before filling the windshield washer reservoir. Failure to do so could result in premature pump failure.

    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  2. Remove the RH front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Windshield Washer Pump Electrical Connector
    G03946198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the windshield washer solvent level electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Windshield Washer Solvent Level Electrical Connector
    G03946199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) accumulator bracket-to-frame bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Conditioning (A/C) Accumulator Bracket-To-Frame Bolts
    G03946200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. Vehicles with 4.6L engine 

  6. Remove the A/C accumulator-to-bracket nut and position the accumulator aside.
    Fig 4: Removing A/C Accumulator-To-Bracket Nut (4.6L Engine)
    G03946201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Vehicles with 4.0L engine 

  7. Remove the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  8. Remove the 3 pin-type retainers.
    Fig 5: Removing Pin-Type Retainers
    G03946202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the radiator air deflector forward.
    Fig 6: Positioning Radiator Air Deflector Forward
    G03946203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the nut and position the accumulator aside.
    Fig 7: Removing Nut And Position Accumulator Aside
    G03946204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If necessary, drain the windshield washer reservoir after removal.

    11. All vehicles 

  11. Disconnect the windshield washer reservoir hoses.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Windshield Washer Reservoir Hoses
    G03946205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the top bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Removing Top Bolt
      G03946206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the side bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 10: Removing Side Bolt
      G03946207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 11: Removing Bolt
      G03946208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the windshield washer pump reservoir.
  16. Transfer components as necessary.
  17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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