Windscreen/talgate washer system components - removal and refitting

Body electrical system / Windscreen/talgate washer system components - removal and refitting

Washer system reservoir 1 Remove the battery as described in Chapter 5. Note: Make sure you know the anti-theft code for the radio so that you can re-activate if on refitting.

2 Disconnect the wiring connector and the hose(s) from the washer pump.

3 Slacken and remove the mounting nuts and lift the reservoir upwards and out of position.

On models equipped with headlight washers it will be necessary to disconnect the wiring connector and washer hose from the headlight pump as the reservoir is removed.

Wash off any spilt fluid with cold water.

4 Refitting is the reverse of removal ensuring that the washer hose(s) are securely connected.

Washer pump
5 Empty the contents of the reservoir or be prepared for fluid spillage as the pump is removed.

6 Remove the battery as described in Chapter 5. Note: Make sure you know the anti-theft code for the radio so that you can re-activate it on refitting.

7 Disconnect the wiring connector and washer hose(s) from the pump.

8 Carefully ease the pump out from the reservoir and recover its sealing grommet.

Wash off any spilt fluid with cold water.

9 Refitting is the reverse of removal, using a new sealing grommet if the original one shows signs of damage or deterioration. Refill the reservoir and check the pump grommet for leaks.

Windscreen washer jets
10 With the bonnet open first remove the plastic cover from the plenum chamber.

Reach under the grille at the bottom of the windscreen and disconnect the washer hose from the base of the jet. Where necessary, also disconnect the wiring connector from the jet. Carefully ease the jet out from the grille, taking great care not to damage the paintwork.

11 On refitting, securely connect the jet to the hose and clip it into position in the grille; where necessary also reconnect the wiring connector. Check the operation of the jet. If necessary adjust the nozzle using a pin, aiming the spray to a point slightly above the centre of the swept area. Finally refit the plastic cover to the plenum chamber.