How do you replace a window washer reservoir?
How to Replace a Windshield Washer Reservoir
- Materials Needed.
- Step 1: Remove the reservoir bolts.
- Step 2: Remove the connection to the washer pump.
- Step 3: Remove the washer fluid line from the reservoir.
- Step 4: Pull the washer reservoir from the vehicle.
- Step 5: Install the new washer reservoir.
Why is my windshield reservoir leaking?
When the temperatures get below freezing, the water inside the reservoir will freeze, causing the plastic to harden and crack once it thaws. This will cause fluid to leak from the washer reservoir until it is empty.
How do you replace a windshield washer reservoir?
Step 1: Reinstall the pump. Install the washer pump into the new washer reservoir. Step 2: Install the washer reservoir onto the fender or body in the engine compartment. Secure the reservoir with the bolts you removed. Step 3: Reconnect the harness. Plug in the harness to the washer pump. Step 4: Install the washer fluid line to the reservoir.
How do you remove a washer reservoir from a car?
Removing the washer reservoir from the upper engine compartment along the fender Step 1: Remove the bolts. Locate the washer reservoir. Remove the bolts that secure the washer reservoir to the fender or body of the vehicle. Step 2: Remove the harness plug. Remove the harness plug connected to the washer pump.
What happens when the washer reservoir runs out?
The washer reservoir can handle many types of environments, but only when the reservoir has washer fluid in it all the time. When the washer fluid runs out and the reservoir is dry for many months, the plastic walls begin to deteriorate from the inside and crack.
What to do if your washer reservoir is leaking?
Check the bottom of the reservoir where the pump is with a flashlight to see if any washer fluid is leaking out. Operate the washer lever or switch and verify that the washer fluid is transferring from the washer reservoir to the washer nozzles.