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How to Replace Coolant Overflow Washer Fluid Bottle 2002-08 Dodge Ram

Created on: 2016-05-11

How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, damaged, split or leaking radiator coolant overflow bottleon 08 Dodge Ram

  1. step 1 :Removing the Washer Fluid and Coolant Bottle
    • Open the hood
    • Have a drain pan ready
    • Remove the feed tube from the washer pump
    • Disconnect the washer pump wiring harness
    • Disconnect the washer fluid level sensor wiring harness
    • Pull the overflow hose off the radiator
    • Remove the two 10mm bolts from the washer bottle
    • Pull the washer bottle up and out
  2. step 2 :Installing the Washer Fluid and Coolant Bottle
    • Insert the washer bottle into place using the locating tabs
    • Insert the two 10mm bolts into the washer bottle
    • Connect the overflow hose to the radiator
    • Connect the washer pump wiring harness
    • Connect the washer fluid level sensor wiring harness
    • Refill your washer fluid

Tools needed

  • Windshield Washer Fluid

    Flat Blade Screwdriver

    Drain Pan

    10mm Socket

    Ratchet

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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the coolant overflow tank and windshield washer fluid tank. This is a 2008 Dodge Ram, and items you'll need are a flatblade screwdriver, drain bucket, 10mm socket and ratchet and washer fluid.

Open your hood and locate your coolant expansion and washer reservoir bottles. Remove the feed tube on the bottom of your washer pump. Make sure you have a drain bucket to catch what comes out. Lift the red safety for the connector. Release the connector from your washer pump. Release the red safety on the level sensor. Disconnect from your level sensor. Remove your overflow hose from the fill neck on the radiator. Remove the two 10mm bolts. Lift the reservoir out of the car, being careful not to damage your sensors and pump.

Reinstall the two tabs on the bottom of the expansion tank and washer reservoir into the corresponding slots at the bottom of the fan track. Install the two 10mm bolts at the top of the tank. Reinstall your overflow tube to the back of the filler neck on the radiator. Reconnect your washer fluid line and your electrical connectors. Make sure to snap the red safety tabs back into place. Refill your washer fluid.

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