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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1669972  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the left front wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side .

  4. Object Number: 1733021  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the washer pump hoses (1, 2) from the left side fender flange. Refer to Windshield Washer Hose Replacement .
  6. Drain the windshield washer solvent into a suitable container.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  8. Lower the vehicle in order to access the hood latch.
  9. Open the hood.
  10. Remove the windshield washer solvent cap.
  11. Remove the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .

  12. Object Number: 1733024  Size: SH
  13. Remove the upper windshield washer container bolt from under the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped.
  14. Important: Remove the washer container from the underside of the vehicle through the wheelhouse opening.

  15. Remove the upper windshield washer solvent container bolts.
  16. Remove the windshield washer solvent container assembly (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1669972  Size: SH
  1. Transfer washer pumps and level indicator to the new washer solvent container.

  2. Object Number: 1733024  Size: SH
  3. Install the windshield washer container assembly.
  4. Install the upper windshield washer container bolt to the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the upper windshield washer solvent container bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  8. Install the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  9. Install the windshield washer solvent cap.
  10. Connect the electrical connectors.

  11. Object Number: 1733021  Size: SH
  12. Connect the washer pump hoses (1, 2). Refer to Windshield Washer Hose Replacement .
  13. Install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side .
  14. Install the left front wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Fill the washer solvent container with windshield solvent. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .