Reservoir, Windshield Washer: 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 left outboard side of the Front End Module (FEM) hydroform between the left front fender and the left front fender load beam, ahead of the left front wheel, where it is concealed by the left front wheel house splash shield. The only visible component of the washer reservoir is the filler neck and cap unit (2), which extends upward into the engine compartment just behind the upper radiator cross member. A bright yellow plastic filler cap with a rubber seal and an International Control and Display Symbol icon for Windshield Washer molded into it snaps over the open end of the filler neck. The cap hinges on and is secured to the reservoir filler neck by an integral retainer ring and bail strap.
There are separate, dedicated holes on the outboard side of the reservoir provided for the reversible front and rear washer pump/motor unit (5) and the washer fluid level switch (4). The inboard side of the washer reservoir has integral mounting tabs that are secured to weld studs on the FEM hydroform by two nuts. A mounting tab near the top of the filler neck is secured by a screw to the upper radiator cross member. A mounting tab at the upper rear corner of the reservoir is secured to the battery tray after the FEM is secured to the vehicle. The left front fender wheel house splash shield must be removed to access the washer reservoir for service.
A unique reservoir is used for vehicles manufactured for export markets with the optional High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and the headlamp washer system. This reservoir has a dedicated sump and mounting receptacle for the headlamp washer pump (3) on the outboard side of the reservoir, above and rearward of the reversible front and rear washer pump. The location and mounting provisions for this reservoir are the same as those for vehicles without the headlamp washer system.
The washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, it must be replaced. The washer reservoir, rubber grommet seals for the washer pump/motor units and the washer fluid level switch as well as the filler cap are each available for individual service replacement.