RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
Washer Fluid Level Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
NOTE: 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. Disconnect the washer hose (1) from the barbed outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor unit (5) and allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean
container for reuse.
3. Disconnect the right headlamp and dash wire harness
4. connector for the washer fluid level switch
3. from the switch connector receptacle.
4. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flatbladed tool, gently pry the barbed nipple of the washer fluid level switch out of the rubber grommet
seal in the washer reservoir sump (2). Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir.
5. Remove the switch from the reservoir.
6. Remove the rubber grommet seal from the 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 (2) Always use a new rubber grommet
seal on the reservoir.
2. Insert the nipple formation of the switch (3) through the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir.
3. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on the switch mounting flange until the barbed nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet seal in
the reservoir. The flat edge of the switch mounting flange should be pointed upward.
4. Reconnect the right headlamp and dash wire harness
4. connector to the switch connector receptacle.
5. Reconnect the removed washer hose (1) to the barbed outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor unit (5).
6. Refill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal procedure.
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
