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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 CTS 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wipers/Washer Systems 🢒 Headlamp Washer Solvent Container Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 776828 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the bolt (3) securing the washer solvent container fill neck (2) to the upper tie bar (1).

    3. Object Number: 738140 Size: SH
  3. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
  5. Remove the passenger side headlamp for LHD or the driver side headlamp for RHD. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    6. Object Number: 776825 Size: SH
  6. Drain the solvent from the washer solvent container.
  7. Disconnect the washer hose (9) from the washer pump (8).
  8. Disengage the electrical harness retainer clip (5) from the washer solvent container (7).
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the washer pump.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the washer solvent level sensor.
  11. Remove the fasteners (1,4,10) from the washer solvent container.

    12. Object Number: 776826 Size: SH
  12. Loosen the clinch nut (3) from the horizontal bracket to the body rail.
  13. Disconnect the headlamp washer solvent hose from the washer pump.
  14. Carefully lift the washer solvent container from the key hole slot (1) in the body rail.
  15. Guide the fill neck down through the radiator support.
  16. Remove the washer solvent container from the vehicle.

    17. Object Number: 786875 Size: SH
  17. Remove and transfer the following components from the washer solvent container:
    18. • the windshield washer pump
    • the headlamp washer pump (4)
    • the washer level sensor switch
    • the horizontal bracket
    • the washer solvent container cap

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 786875 Size: SH
  1. Install the following components to the washer solvent container:
    2. • the windshield washer pump
    • the headlamp washer pump (4)
    • the washer level sensor switch
    • the washer solvent container cap
    • the horizontal bracket

    Object Number: 776826 Size: SH
  2. Position the washer solvent container filler neck up through the radiator support.
  3. Engage the electrical harness retainer clip (5) to the washer solvent container (7).
  4. Engage the clinch nut stud (3) to the key hole slot (1) in the engine cradle.
  5. Connect the headlamp washer pump hose to the washer pump.

    6. Object Number: 776825 Size: SH
  6. Ensure the washer solvent container is positioned over the stud (2) on the tie bar outer reinforcement panel.

    7. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Install the fasteners (1,4,10) to the washer solvent container.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners (1,4,10) to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  8. Secure the clinch nut.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the clinch nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  9. Secure the horizontal bracket nut.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the horizontal bracket nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  10. Connect the washer hose (9) to the washer pump (8).
  11. Connect the electrical connector to the washer pump.
  12. Connect the electrical connector to the washer solvent level sensor.
  13. Install the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  14. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.

    15. Object Number: 738140 Size: SH
  15. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.

    16. Object Number: 776828 Size: SH
  16. Install the bolt (3) in order to secure the washer solvent container filler neck (2) to the upper tie bar (1).

    17. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  17. Fill the washer solvent container.
  18. Close the hood.