Grand Cherokee 2WD Limited V8-4.7L (2002)
Washer Fluid Level Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
The washer fluid level switch can be removed from the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir from the vehicle.
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 rearmost (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.
Fig.21 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. Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir.
10. Remove the washer fluid level switch and float 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 front of the washer reservoir. Always use a new rubber
grommet seal on the reservoir.
2. Position the float of the washer fluid level switch through the rubber grommet seal in the washer reservoir. The connector receptacle of the washer
fluid level switch should be pointed downward.
3. Press firmly and evenly on the washer fluid level switch using hand pressure 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.
9. Install and tighten the one screw that secures the washer reservoir filler neck to the left inner fender shield. Tighten the screw to 7.4 Nm (66 in.
lbs.).
10. Fill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal procedure.
11. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
