Windshield And Headlamp Washer System Reservoir

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Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

-- Remove filler tube for tank for windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system. Refer to WINDSHIELD AND HEADLAMP WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR FILLER NECK .

-- Remove front bumper cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

In order to prevent interchanging washer fluid line connections at Windshield and Rear Window Washer Pump -V59-, connections at pump and hose lines are color-coded. Hose connector pieces must be connected to the corresponding colored pump connections during installation.

-- To release, twist the securing clips on the hose connections -3- and -5- and disconnect them from the windshield and rear window washer pump -4-.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System Tank Remove/Install Components - Vehicles Without Parking Heater

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-- If necessary, save the drained washer fluid in a suitable container.

-- Disconnect harness connector -6- of Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor -G33- -7-.

-- Remove windshield and rear window washer pump -4- upward out of tank and disconnect harness connector -2-.

-- Pull Headlamp washer pump -V11- -9- upward out of the tank and disconnect harness connector -10-.

-- Remove the tank mounting bolts -arrows- and remove tank together with filler tube connecting pipe from vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Tank Mounting Bolts

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Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques. Refer to TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Bleed headlamp washer system after completing assembly work. Refer to HEADLAMP WASHER SYSTEM, BLEEDING .