Lincoln Nautilus: Wipers and Washers / Windshield Washer Reservoir. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: The hood removed in this procedure for clarity.

1. Siphon the windshield washer fluid out.
   Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun
   Use the General Equipment: Fluid Container

1. Remove the bolt and detach the washer hose retainer.
   Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

1. Remove the RH fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front bumper cover.
   Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers) .
   

1. Disconnect the level sensor and pump electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainer.
   

1. 1. Disconnect the hoses from the pump.
      
   2. Detach the hoses from the fluid reservoir.
      
   3. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

1. Remove the pin type retainer, the bolt and the windshield washer fluid reservoir..
   Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the washer pump and the fluid level sensor.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.