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

Remove
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH wiper arms. See
Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cowl screen panel. See
Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the wiper motor. See
Wiper Motor (Remove and Replace).
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- Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the windshield
washer reservoir.
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- Disconnect the electrical connector from the windshield washer
reservoir.
- Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
- Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See
Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
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- Remove the lower bolt that attaches the windshield washer reservoir to
the body.
Torque 3 Nm
- Lower the vehicle until the tires touch the ground.
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- Remove the upper bolt that attaches the windshield washer reservoir to
the body.
Torque 3 Nm
- Remove the windshield washer reservoir from the vehicle and drain any
fluid from the reservoir.

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

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

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

- 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.
READ NEXT:
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover
Install
Install the bolts that attach the wiper motor to the vehicle.
Torque 7 Nm
Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor.
Warning: Do not place limbs within the motor linka
SEE MORE:
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the bolts (x13) that attach the mid aero shield panel to the
vehicle, and then remove the panel from the vehicle.
Install
Apply a thin bead of Loctite 222 to the threads of the bolts (x13) that
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Remove the port plugs and port nuts from the replacement compressor.
Use the digital scale to weigh the replacement compressor and record its
weight.
Subtract the weight of the removed compressor from the weight of the
replacement compressor. The difference is the weight of oil to be removed