For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 2.8L (LK5) engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.5L (L52) engine.
- Remove the washer container to fender flange fasteners (1,2).
- Remove the coolant reservoir to wheelhouse fastener (3).
- Slightly raise the container to access the electrical connection.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the washer pump.
- Remove the washer hose from the washer pump spout.
- Disengage the coolant recovery hose clips from the fender flange.
- Remove the washer solvent container / coolant recovery reservoir (1) from the engine compartment.
- Drain the washer solvent and engine coolant into separate suitable containers.
- Place the washer solvent container / coolant recovery reservoir onto a clean bench top.
- Remove the following component parts:
- Discard the washer solvent container / coolant recovery reservoir (7).
| • | Coolant container overflow hose (1) |
| • | Coolant recovery reservoir cap (2) |
| • | Windshield washer container cap (3) |
| • | Coolant recovery to radiator hose (4) |
| • | Windshield washer pump and grommet (5) |
| • | Windshield washer container lower grommet (6) |
Installation Procedure
- Position a new washer solvent container / coolant recovery reservoir (7) on the bench top.
- Install the following component parts:
- Position the washer solvent container / coolant recovery reservoir (1) to the engine compartment and fender flange.
- Secure the washer hose to the washer pump spout.
- Connect the electrical connection to the washer pump.
- Route and engage the coolant recovery hose clips to the fender flange.
- Install the washer container to fender flange fasteners (1,2).
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir to wheelhouse fastener (3).
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 2.8L (LK5) engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.5L (L52) engine.
- Fill the washer solvent container with clean washer solvent.
- Fill the coolant recovery reservoir with new engine coolant per manufacturer's specification.
- Test the washer system and inspect for leaks.
- Close the hood.
| • | Coolant container overflow hose (1) |
| • | Coolant recovery reservoir cap (2) |
| • | Windshield washer container cap (3) |
| • | Coolant recovery to radiator hose (4) |
| • | Windshield washer pump and a new grommet (5) |
| • | Use clean washer solvent on the washer pump grommet to aid in the pump installation. |
| • | Windshield washer container lower grommet (6) |
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)
Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)
