Washer reservoir. Washer pump

Washer reservoir

The washer fluid reservoir is integral to and located on the right end of the upper radiator shroud in the engine compartment. Both the washer pump and motor unit and the washer fluid level sensor have barbed nipples, which are installed through a rubber grommet seal inserted in holes on the right end of the upper radiator shroud and reservoir unit.

The washer pump and washer fluid level sensor are retained by an interference fit between the barbed nipple and the grommet seal, which is a light press fit.

The washer reservoir has a snap-fit filler cap with a rubber gasket. The cap hinges on and is secured to a molded-in hook formation on the top of the fan shroud, just inboard of the reservoir filler neck. The washer reservoir grommet seals and filler cap are each available for service. The washer reservoir is serviced only as a unit with the upper radiator shroud. Refer to Group 7 - Cooling System for the upper radiator shroud service procedures.

Washer pump

The washer pumps and motors are mounted on the right end of the upper radiator shroud near the bottom of the washer reservoir. A barbed nipple on the pump housing passes through a rubber grommet seal installed in a hole near the bottom of the reservoir.

The washer pump is retained by an interference fit between the barbed pump nipple and the grommet seal, which is a light press fit.

A permanently lubricated and sealed motor is coupled to a rotor-type pump. Washer fluid is gravity-fed from the reservoir to the pump. When the motor is energized, the pump pressurizes the washer fluid and forces it through the plumbing to the nozzles.

The washer pump and motor units cannot be repaired. If faulty, the entire washer pump and motor unit must be replaced.