Ford Explorer: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Windshield Washer Reservoir

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Windshield Washer Reservoir

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Fluid Suction Gun
Fluid Container

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant
ZC-32-B2
WSS-M14P19-A
 

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.


  1. Siphon the windshield washer fluid out.
    1. Open the windshield washer fluid reservoir cap.
    1. Siphon the windshield washer fluid.
      Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun
      Use the General Equipment: Fluid Container
  1. Remove the retainers and position aside the cowl side fill trim.

  1. Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir fill neck.
    1. If equipped.
      Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir fill neck retainer.
    1. If equipped.
      Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir fill neck retainer.
    1. Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir fill neck.
  1. Remove the RH fender splash shield.
    Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    1. Disconnect the windshield washer fluid reservoir electrical connector.
    1. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

      Detach the washer hoses.
      Use the General Equipment: Fluid Container
    1. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.

      Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir nut.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
    1. Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir bolt.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
    1. Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    1. Disconnect the windshield washer fluid level sensor electrical connector.
    1. Remove the windshield washer fluid level sensor.
  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    1. Disconnect the windshield washer pump electrical connector.
    1. Disconnect the windshield washer pump fluid hoses.
    1. Remove the windshield washer pump.

Installation

  1. NOTICE: Do not operate the washer pump prior to filling the windshield washer reservoir. Failure to follow this instruction may result in premature pump failure.

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