Windshield Washer Pump and Reservoir: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 replacing the windshield washer pump be careful not to damage the rubber grommet.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the windshield washer pump before filling the reservoir. Failure to do so could result in premature pump failure.
NOTE:
To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain fluid from the windshield washer reservoir before removal.
NOTE:
The windshield washer reservoir is removed through the bottom of the engine compartment.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY for 4.0L or AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY for 4.6L .
- Remove the RH front splash shield. For additional information, refer to FENDER .
- Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:
PARTPart Steps Windshield Washer Pump Assembly 1-4 Windshield Washer Reservoir 1, 2, 5-7 - To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the windshield washer pump prior to filling the reservoir. Failure to do so may result in premature pump failure.
NOTE:
The windshield washer reservoir, the windshield washer pump and the windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor are repaired separately.