Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the 2 degas bottle bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 1: Removing Degas Bottle Bolts
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Disconnect the washer fluid level sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Washer Fluid Level Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the A/C line bracket.

Fig 3: Locating A/C Line Bracket
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Remove the 3 windshield washer reservoir bolts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Fig 4: Removing Windshield Washer Reservoir Bolts
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WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on label of the washer solution container.

CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield washer pump prior to filling the windshield reservoir.

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

Disconnect the front and rear (if equipped) window washer hose.
Disconnect the window washer pump electrical connector.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the windshield washer reservoir.