Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2004)
Washer Fluid Level Switch: Service and Repair
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
The washer fluid level switch can be removed from the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir from the vehicle.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the one screw that secures the washer reservoir filler neck to the left inner fender shield.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the liner from the left front fender wheel house.
5. Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed outlet nipple of the rear most (front) washer pump/motor unit and allow the washer fluid to drain into
a clean container for reuse.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the inboard mounting flange of the washer reservoir to the left inner wheel house.
7. Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rearward far enough to access the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the washer fluid level
switch on the front of the reservoir.
8. Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the washer fluid level switch from the switch connector receptacle.
NOTE: The pivoting float of the washer fluid level switch must be in a horizontal position within the reservoir in order to be removed. With the
reservoir empty and in an upright position, the pivoting float will orient itself to the horizontal position when the switch connector receptacle is
pointed straight downwards.
Fig. 26 Washer Fluid Level Switch Remove/Install
9. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed nipple of the washer fluid level switch out of the rubber grommet
seal on the front of the reservoir sump. Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir.
10. Remove the washer fluid level switch from the washer reservoir.
11. Remove the rubber grommet seal from the washer fluid level switch mounting hole in the washer reservoir and discard.
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new rubber grommet seal into the washer fluid level switch mounting hole in the washer reservoir. Always use a new rubber grommet seal
on the reservoir.
2. Insert the float of the washer fluid level switch through the rubber grommet seal and into the washer reservoir. The connector receptacle of the
washer fluid level switch should be pointed downward.
3. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on the washer fluid level switch mounting flange until the barbed nipple is fully seated in the rubber
grommet seal in the washer reservoir mounting hole.
4. Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the washer fluid level switch to the switch connector receptacle.
5. Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet nipple of the front washer pump/motor unit.
6. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the inboard mounting flange of the washer reservoir to the left inner wheel house. Tighten the screws
to 7.4 Nm (66 in. lbs.).
7. Reinstall the liner into the left front fender wheel house.
8. Lower the vehicle.
