Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Windshield Washer Reservoir: Description and Operation
Description
DESCRIPTION
The molded plastic washer fluid reservoir (4) is integral to the engine coolant overflow bottle (1) located directly behind the grille to the right of the
engine cooling module in the engine compartment. The reservoir is constructed of a translucent plastic that allows the washer fluid level or engine
coolant level to be inspected without removing the reservoir caps. A bright yellow plastic filler cap (3) with a rubber seal and an International Control
and Display Symbol icon for "Windshield Washer" molded into it snaps over the open end of the filler neck. The cap hinges on and is secured to the
reservoir by an integral bail strap and retaining collar that is snapped over the filler neck when it is removed for inspecting or adjusting the fluid level in
the reservoir.
The washer reservoir is secured to the front end support structure by an integral locator pin at the bottom and through two integral mounting brackets,
one at the top and one at the back, by screws. A dedicated hole on the lower outboard facing side of the reservoir is provided for the mounting of the
washer/pump motor unit (5). A receptacle for the washer pump is molded into the reservoir that provides a snap fit that allows mounting of the washer
pump/motor unit without the use of fasteners. A trough molded into the outboard side of the reservoir and the coolant overflow bottle secures and routes
the reservoir washer hose from the pump rearward and upward into the engine compartment.
The washer reservoir is serviced only as a unit with the engine coolant reserve bottle. The washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if ineffective or
damaged, the coolant reserve bottle/washer reservoir unit must be replaced. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Coolant
Reservoir/Service and Repair/Coolant Recovery Container - Removal. The grommet seal for the washer pump/motor unit and the filler cap are each
available for individual service replacement.
