Mariner | 2008-2011 | Base, Hybrid, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Q: How to Address Issues with the Washer Reservoir on a Mercury Marauder?
A: The windshield washer reservoir and pump need to be positioned aside with bolt removal after air cleaner removal. The windshield washer solution contains poisonous methanol therefore the washer solution container label must be carefully followed to avoid personal injuries. The windshield washer hose requires detachment to gather the washer fluid inside a designated container. Start by detachment of both electrical connectors and washer hose before proceeding with washer pump and reservoir removal. Executing the windshield washer pump operation must be delayed until you fill the reservoir first followed by the reverse removal sequence for finishing the installation.
Q: How to service the windshield washer reservoir on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: The first step to service the windshield washer reservoir requires air cleaner assembly removal before extracting the two bolts that position the pump and reservoir aside, followed by reinstalling them with 6 Nm (53 lb-in) torque. Caring service is necessary for the windshield washer solution because it contains poisonous methanol and is flammable so follow labeling safety instructions carefully to prevent injuries. First obtain the windshield washer fluid from the hose after disconnecting the pipe into a suitable container followed by removal of the pump and reservoir. Never operate the windshield washer pump while filling the reservoir and detach the pump from the reservoir correctly. Installation is finished by performing the steps in reverse order of removal.
Q: How to service and repair the Washer Reservoir and Washer Pump on Mercury Mariner?
A: Start service and repair procedures on the windshield washer pump and reservoir with the vehicle at NEUTRAL position on a hoist. The first step to servicing the windshield pump and reserve includes removing the right-hand front splash shield followed by disconnecting electrical plugs from windshield and rear window washing pumps. Observing all safety guidelines on the washer liquid container ensures the removal of personal injury risks because the solution includes poisonous methanol. Discharging washer fluid beforehand will prevent spills during windshield washer reservoir removal as well as disconnected front and rear washer pump hoses. Perform the windshield washer reservoir bolt removal before taking out the reservoir while you should tighten these bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) when installing the part. Follow the warning which details the presence of methanol in washer solution. Operating windshield or rear wiper pumps should be avoided before windshield washer fluid reaches the reservoir since it can damage pumps prematurely. After completing the installation process use the removed methods to place the windshield washer reservoir and add washer fluid.