Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the RH front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Disconnect the windshield washer pump electrical connector.
Disconnect the washer pump hose.
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NOTE: To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer reservoir before removal.

Hybrid vehicles
Remove the coolant reservoir bolt and nut and position the reservoir aside in order to gain access to the washer reservoir filler neck.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Fig 1: Removing Coolant Reservoir
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
Remove the bolt and the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Remove the windshield washer reservoir fasteners and the windshield washer reservoir.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Fig 2: Locating Windshield Washer Reservoir Fasteners
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the windshield washer reservoir with windshield washer fluid.
NOTE: Do not operate the windshield washer pump prior to filling the windshield washer reservoir. Failure to follow these instructions may result in premature pump failure.