Commander 2WD V6-3.7L (2009)
Windshield Washer Reservoir: Description and Operation
Windshield Washer Reservoir - Description
DESCRIPTION
A single washer fluid reservoir (1) is used for both the front and rear washer systems. The molded plastic washer fluid reservoir is mounted on the
outboard side of the left front frame rail in front of the left front wheel, where it is concealed by the left front wheel house splash shield. The only visible
component of the washer reservoir is the filler neck and cap unit, which extends upward into the engine compartment forward of the radiator
crossmember. A bright yellow plastic filler cap with a rubber seal and an International Control and Display Symbol icon for Windshield Washer and the
text Washer Fluid Only molded into it snaps over the open end of the filler neck. The cap hinges on and is secured to a molded-in hook formation on
the rear of the reservoir filler neck.
There are separate, dedicated holes on the outboard side of the reservoir provided for the washer pump/motor unit (2) and the washer fluid level switch
(3). The inboard side of the washer reservoir has two integral mounting flanges that are secured to the outside of the left front frame rail by two screws.
A blind rivet secures an integral mounting on the reservoir filler neck to the left side of the upper radiator crossmember near the front of the engine
compartment. The left front fender wheel house splash shield must be removed to access the washer reservoir for service.
A unique reservoir is used for vehicles manufactured for export markets with the optional High Intensity Discharge headlamps and the headlamp washer
system. This reservoir has a dedicated sump and mounting receptacle for the headlamp washer pump on the outboard side of the reservoir, while the
washer fluid level switch is relocated the rearward facing surface of the reservoir. The location and mounting provisions for this reservoir are the same as
those for vehicles without the headlamp washer system.
The washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, it must be replaced. The washer reservoir, rubber grommet seals for the washer
pump/motor unit and the washer fluid level switch, and the filler cap are each available for individual service replacement.
