Patriot 4WD L4-2.4L VIN W (2007)
Windshield Washer Reservoir: Description and Operation
Description
DESCRIPTION
A single washer fluid reservoir (2) is used for both the front and rear washer systems. The molded plastic washer fluid reservoir is mounted on the
forward side of the right front strut tower and wheel house in the engine compartment. The filler neck extends upward into the engine compartment and a
single screw installed through a mounting tab (7) on the back of the filler neck secures the unit to a stamped metal bracket on the front of the strut tower.
A bright yellow plastic filler cap (1) with an International Control and Display Symbol icon for Windshield Washer 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 top of the mounting tab on the filler neck.
There is a dedicated hole in the sump area at the lower front end of the reservoir provided for the washer pump/motor unit (5). The outboard side of the
washer reservoir has an integral clip (4) and two integral troughs (6) through which the washer hoses are routed from the washer pump up into the engine
compartment. An integral mounting post on the bottom of the reservoir is inserted into a hole in the horizontal front extension of the fender wheel house
to locate and secure the lower end of the reservoir. An integral latch tab (3) on the upper outboard side of the reservoir engages a slot in the inboard side
of the coolant reserve container (gasoline engine) or coolant pressure container (diesel engine) to aid in mounting that unit in the engine compartment.
The coolant reserve container or coolant pressure container must be dismounted, but need not be removed to access the washer reservoir for service.
The washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, it must be replaced. The washer reservoir, rubber grommet seal/filter screen for
the washer pump/motor unit and the filler cap are each available for individual service replacement.
