Windshield Washer Solvent Level Switch Replacement

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Fig 1: Washer Solvent Container Level Sensor & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures Remove the right front wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement . Drain the washer solvent into a suitable clean container. Disconnect the electrical connector at the windshield washer level sensor switch.
1	Switch, Windshield Washer Level Sensor TIP: Use two flat-bladed tools and pry outward in order to release the level sensor from the washer solvent container grommet.
2	Grommet, Windshield Washer Level Sensor Tip Discard the old level sensor grommet. Install a new grommet into the washer solvent container prior to installing the new level sensor. Lubricate the new grommet with straight washer fluid.

Callout

Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the right front wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
Drain the washer solvent into a suitable clean container.
Disconnect the electrical connector at the windshield washer level sensor switch.

Switch, Windshield Washer Level Sensor
TIP: Use two flat-bladed tools and pry outward in order to release the level sensor from the washer solvent container grommet.

Grommet, Windshield Washer Level Sensor

Tip

Discard the old level sensor grommet.
Install a new grommet into the washer solvent container prior to installing the new level sensor.
Lubricate the new grommet with straight washer fluid.