Washer System & Wiper System: Removal & Installation Mazda Tribute I

Removal and Installation

Note. The windshield wiper/washer switch is part of the multifunction switch assembly.

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

1. Remove the steering column shroud.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the windshield wiper/washer switch. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the windshield wiper/washer switch.

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

1. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove the right front splash shield. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. NOTE: To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer degas bottle before removal.
3. Position the windshield washer degas bottle aside. Remove the bolts. Position the windshield washer degas bottle aside.
4. Remove the windshield washer degas bottle. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Disconnect the hoses. Remove the windshield washer degas bottle. CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield washer pump prior to filling the windshield washer degas bottle.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. Fill the windshield washer degas bottle with windshield washer fluid.

Scheme 5

1. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove the right front splash shield. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. NOTE: To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer degas bottle before washer pump removal.
3. Remove the windshield washer pump. Disconnect the electrical connector. Disconnect the hose. Remove the windshield washer pump. CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield washer pump prior to filling the windshield washer degas bottle to prevent component damage. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Fill the windshield washer degas bottle with windshield washer fluid.

Scheme 6

1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
2. Verify that the RH and LH wiper blades are located at the specified position.
3. If not within specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arms and reposition to the correct locations; refer to «WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT»(ref-155139-S39412259862005020900000) .

Scheme 7

1. Locate and verify the leaking washer hose.
2. Cut the hose cleanly and remove the damaged portion of the washer hose.
3. Install a windshield washer hose adapter between the cut ends of the hose. NOTE: In difficult cases, clamping may be required.
4. Install a segment of 6.4 mm (0.25 in) i.d. black rubber hose over the ends of the washer hose, and clamp both ends of the rubber hose using spring clamps.