Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove RH quarter trim panel. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the filler hose and the vent hose from the rear window washer reservoir.

Fig 1: Removing Filler Hose And Vent Hose From Rear Window Washer Reservoir
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Depress the two locking tangs on the rear washer filler spout.

Fig 2: Depressing Two Locking Tangs On Rear Washer Filler Spout
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull the rear washer fill spout and the fill hose out of the body and remove them from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Pulling Rear Washer Fill Spout
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on label of washer solution container.

NOTE: The windshield washer reservoir will drain when the washer hose is disconnected.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector And Washer Hose From Washer Pump

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the electrical connector and washer hose from the washer pump.
Remove the two bolts and one nut that retain the rear window washer reservoir and remove the reservoir from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Removing Reservoir From Vehicle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.