Escape 2WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
Windshield Washer Reservoir: Service and Repair
Windshield Washer Pump and Reservoir
WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP AND RESERVOIR
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
3. Disconnect the windshield and rear window washer pump electrical connectors.
4. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the
label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer reservoir before removal.
Disconnect the front and rear washer pump hoses.
5. Remove the 2 windshield washer reservoir bolts and the windshield washer reservoir.
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To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
6. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the
label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield or rear window washer pumps prior to filling the windshield washer reservoir. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in premature pump failure.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fill the windshield washer reservoir with windshield washer fluid.