Windshield Washer Solvent Heater Replacement

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Windshield Washer Solvent Heater Replacement
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Fig 1: View Of Windshield Washer Solvent Heater Assembly & Components
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Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:Β 
Remove the front fender rear upper brace in order to access the washer solvent heater assembly. Refer to Front Fender Rear Upper Brace Replacement .
1 Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (Outlet)
Tip:Β  Disconnect the air inlet panel hose from the outlet side of the heater assembly.
2 Windshield Washer Pump Hose (Inlet)
3 Windshield Washer Pump Hose
4 Windshield Washer Solvent Heater Assembly Electrical Connectors (Qty: 2)
Tip:Β  Disconnect the electrical connectors.
5 Windshield Washer Solvent Heater Assembly Nuts (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:Β  9 N.m (80 lb in)

6 Windshield Washer Solvent Heater Assembly

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors after removing the heater from the lower plenum panel studs.
  2. Prime the heated washer fluid unit after installation.
  3. Cycle the normal wash function until washer fluid sprays from the windshield washer nozzles.
  4. The normal wash function fills the heated washer unit with washer solvent after replacement.
  5. Activate the heated washer spray function and inspect for proper operation.
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