Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Windshield Washer Reservoir: Description and Operation
Fig.22 Washer Reservoir
WASHER RESERVOIR
A single washer fluid reservoir is used for both the front and rear washer systems. The molded plastic washer fluid reservoir is mounted on the
outboard side of the right front frame rail in front of the right front wheel, where it is concealed by the right front wheel house splash shield. The
only visible component of the washer reservoir is the filler neck and cap unit, which extends through a hole in the right front wheel house
extension panel into the engine compartment. A bright yellow plastic filler cap with an integral bail strap and filler neck mounting bracket is
labeled with an International Control and Display Symbol icon for "Windshield Washer" and the text "Washer Fluid Only" molded into it. The cap
snaps over the open end of the filler neck.
There is a dedicated hole on the outboard side of the reservoir provided for the mounting of the washer pump/motor unit, and another dedicated
hole on the rear of the reservoir for the washer fluid level switch. A snap post receptacle molded into the reservoir allows for mounting of the
washer pump without the use of fasteners. The reservoir also features integral hose routing troughs on its outboard side and integral routing clips
along its top. The washer reservoir is secured to the outboard side of the right front frame rail by two screws and an integral molded tab that
engages in a slot in the right front frame rail. Another screw secures the reservoir filler neck to the upper radiator crossmember in the front of the
engine compartment. The right front fender wheel house splash shield must be removed to access the washer reservoir for service.
The washer fluid reservoir provides a secure, on-vehicle storage location for a large reserve of washer fluid for operation of the front and rear
washer systems. The washer reservoir filler neck provides a clearly marked and readily accessible point from which to add washer fluid to the
reservoir. The washer/pump motor unit is located in a sump area near the front of the reservoir to be certain that washer fluid will be available to
the pump as the fluid level in the reservoir becomes depleted. The washer pump/motor unit is mounted in the lowest position in the sump. The
washer fluid level switch is mounted just above the sump area of the reservoir so that there will be adequate warning to the vehicle operator that
the washer fluid level is low, before the washer system will no longer operate.
