Tesla Model 3: Reservoir - Windshield Washer (Remove and Replace)

Remove

1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
2. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
3. Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
5. Remove the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
6. Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
7. Remove the wiper motor. See Wiper Motor (Remove and Replace).

8. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the windshield washer reservoir.

9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the windshield washer reservoir.
10. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
11. Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).

12. Remove the lower bolt that attaches the windshield washer reservoir to the body. Torque 3 Nm
13. Lower the vehicle until the tires touch the ground.

14. Remove the upper bolt that attaches the windshield washer reservoir to the body. Torque 3 Nm
15. Remove the windshield washer reservoir from the vehicle and drain any fluid from the reservoir.

16. Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connectors from the washer pump and level sensor.

17. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the reservoir, and then remove the electrical harness from the windshield washer reservoir.

18. Pull the level sensor out of the grommet and free of the reservoir.

19. Pull the washer pump out of the grommet and with the hose, free of the windshield washer reservoir.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

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