Washer Reservoir: Description
A single washer fluid reservoir (1) is used for both the front and rear washer systems. The molded plastic washer fluid reservoir is mounted on the outboard side of the left front frame rail in front of the left front wheel, where it is concealed by the front inner fender liner. The only visible component of the washer reservoir is the filler neck and cap unit, which extends through a hole in the left front wheel house extension panel into the engine compartment. A bright yellow plastic filler cap with a rubber seal and an International Control and Display Symbol icon for "Windshield Washer" and the text "Washer Fluid Only" molded into it snaps over the open end of the filler neck. The cap hinges on and is secured to a molded-in hook formation on the rear of the reservoir filler neck.
There are separate, dedicated mounting holes on the outboard side of the reservoir provided for the windshield washer pump (2) and the washer fluid level switch (3). The inboard side of the washer reservoir has two integral flanges that are secured to the outside of the left front frame rail by two screws. A pop rivet secures the reservoir filler neck to the left side of the upper radiator crossmember near the front of the engine compartment. The left front fender wheel house inner liner must be removed to access the washer reservoir for service.
The washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. The washer reservoir, rubber grommets for the windshield washer pump and the washer fluid level switch and the filler cap are available for individual service replacement.