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Removal and Installation

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All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the RH front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump electrical connector.
  4. WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
    NOTE: To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer reservoir before removal.
  5. Disconnect the washer pump hose.

    Hybrid vehicles 

  6. 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
      G06271590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  7. Remove the bolt and the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  8. 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
      G06271591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. 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.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Fill the windshield washer reservoir with windshield washer fluid.