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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the washer solvent and place in a suitable container.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 833989  Size: SH
  4. Remove the nuts (1) retaining the solvent container to the vehicle.

  5. Object Number: 833961  Size: SH
  6. Remove the front end inner side panel gusset (2) by removing the fasteners (1).
  7. Remove the washer hoses from the "T" connections at washer pump and unseat them from the grooves in the washer bottle.
  8. Disconnect the washer pump electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the washer level sensor electrical connector.
  10. Remove the washer reservoir from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Note: If replacing reservoir, make sure to transfer all necessary components.

  1. Connect the washer level sensor electrical connector.
  2. Connect the washer pump electrical connector.
  3. Seat the washer hoses in the grooves on the washer bottle, and connect the hoses to the "T" connector at the motor.
  4. Set the solvent container in place on the vehicle, but do not install the fasteners.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 833961  Size: SH
  6. Install the front end inner side panel gusset (2) and the fasteners retaining it to the vehicle.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  9. Fill the washer solvent container.