Reservoir, Windshield Washer: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Turn the steering wheel to move the front wheels to the full left position.
- Remove the screw (3) that secures the washer reservoir filler neck (2) to the upper radiator support (1).
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the plastic push-in fasteners that secure the forward end of the left front wheelhouse splash shield to the inner fender panel and the front fascia. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, REAR WHEELHOUSE, 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 reservoir (4) for service.
- Disconnect the Front End Module (FEM) wire harness connectors from the washer fluid level switch (6), the washer pump/motor (7) and, if equipped, the headlamp washer pump/motor (5).NOTE:
To aid in reinstallation, note the installed position of the washer hoses prior to disconnecting them from the washer pump.
- Disconnect the front and rear washer hoses from the barbed outlet nipples of the washer pump and allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container for reuse.
- If the vehicle is so equipped, disconnect the headlamp washer supply hose quick-connect fitting from the headlamp washer pump/motor.
- Remove the screw (3) that secures the mounting tab on the upper rear corner of the washer reservoir to the battery tray (2).
- Remove the two nuts (8) that secure the forward mounting tabs of the washer reservoir to the weld studs on the outboard side of the FEM hydroform (1).
- Lower the washer reservoir from the vehicle, rotating it as necessary for clearance.