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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  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.
  4. WARNING: Windshield washer solution 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.
  5. Disconnect the washer pump hose.
  6. Remove the bolt and the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  7. Remove the windshield washer reservoir fasteners and the windshield washer reservoir.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Locating Windshield Washer Reservoir Fasteners
      G04683777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. WARNING: Windshield washer solution 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.
    CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield or rear window washer pumps prior to filling the windshield washer reservoir. Failure to follow these instructions may result in premature pump failure.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Fill the windshield washer reservoir with windshield washer fluid.