Washer reservoir removal

1999 FORD EXPEDITION
195,000 MILES • 5.4L • 3 CYL • 4WD
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PATRICK GERBER
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Having trouble removing washer reservoir, to get at compressor for suspension to replace.
Jan 13, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for removing the tank. The attached pictures correlate with these directions.

PROCEDURES
REMOVAL



See picture 1



1. Disconnect the jack handle from the windshield washer reservoir.



See picture 2



2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.



See picture 3



3. Remove the windshield washer reservoir screws.



See picture 4



4. Disconnect the windshield washer hoses.

NOTICE: Windshield washer fluid should be collected in a container after the windshield washer hoses are disconnected.

5. Remove the windshield washer reservoir.



See picture 5



6. Remove the windshield washer pump.

INSTALLATION



See picture 6



1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Fill the windshield washer reservoir with Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate C9AZ-19550-AC or BC or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M17P5-A.

CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield washer pump prior to filling the windshield washer reservoir.

I hope this helps. Let me know if it does or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
Jan 13, 2019 at 10:44 AM