Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Windshield And Headlamp Washer System Reservoir
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 .
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-.
-- 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.
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 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.