Washer Fluid Level Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The washer fluid level switch can be removed from the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir from the vehicle.

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Siphon the washer fluid from the washer reservoir into a clean container for reuse.
Turn the steering wheel to move the front wheels to the full right position.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the plastic push-in fasteners that secure the forward end of the front wheelhouse splash shield to the inner fender panel and the front fascia. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL) .
Pull the forward end of the front wheelhouse splash shield away from the inner fender panel and front fascia far enough to access the washer fluid level switch for service.

Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the washer fluid level switch from the switch connector receptacle. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Washer Reservoir

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CONNECTOR (2)

2 - WIRE HARNESS

3 - WASHER PUMP/MOTOR

4 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH

Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed nipple of the washer fluid level switch out of the rubber grommet seal on the reservoir just above the sump. Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir.
Remove the washer fluid level switch from the washer reservoir.
Remove the rubber grommet seal from the washer fluid level switch mounting hole in the washer reservoir and discard.