Preliminary Procedure

Remove the left side front fender rear upper bracket in order to access the heater more efficiently. Refer to Front Fender Rear Upper Bracket Replacement.

1

Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (Outlet)

Tip
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 Connector (Qty: 2)

Tip
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

5

Windshield Washer Solvent Heater Assembly Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
If the bracket is being replaced.

Tighten
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.