OEM 2005 Ford Explorer Washer Reservoir

2005 Ford Explorer Washer Reservoir Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the windshield washer reservoir on 2005 Ford Explorer?

  A: The service and repair of the windshield washer reservoir starts with removing both air cleaner assembly and the right-hand front fender splash shield. The process begins with disposing the windshield washer pump electrical connector and the windshield washer solvent level electrical connector. The air conditioning accumulator bracket-to-frame bolts need to be taken off next. The service procedure involves detaching the A/C accumulator-to-bracket nut and placing the accumulator away from the vehicle for vehicles with 4.6L engines. Before removing the nut and positioning the accumulator aside for vehicles with 4.0L engine users should first remove the radiator grille followed by its three pin-type retainers then put the radiator air deflector forward. Drain the windshield washer reservoir when necessary before disconnecting the washer reservoir hoses. The initial top bolt removal must be followed by tightening it to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) then perform the same procedure with the side bolt and finally remove the third bolt while tightening it to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) during reinstallation. Reverse the removal steps for installation after removing the windshield washer pump reservoir and transferring required components to it. The windshield washer solution requires special safety practices before use because methanol inside it functions as a poisonous substance.