Description And Operation: Description
A single washer fluid reservoir (1) is used for both the front and the rear washer systems. The molded plastic washer fluid reservoir is mounted between the left front fender and inner fender shield and 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, which extends upward into the left front corner of the engine compartment just behind the upper radiator crossmember.
A yellow plastic filler cap with 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 an integral bail strap. Two rubber O-rings seal the lower end of the filler neck to the fitting on the top of the reservoir and a unique plastic retainer latches the filler neck to a stanchion on the front outboard corner of the battery tray.
There is a dedicated mounting hole in the sump area at the bottom of the reservoir provided for the washer pump/motor unit (2). The outboard side of the washer reservoir has integral troughs which secure the front and rear washer hoses as they are routed into the engine compartment. The sides of the reservoir have integral mounting tabs that are used to secure the reservoir to the outboard side of the left front end structure with blind rivets (3).
The washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, it must be replaced. The washer reservoir, the rubber grommet seal/filter screen, the washer pump/motor unit, the filler neck and the filler cap are each available for individual service replacement.