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Windshield washer fluid reservoir sensor replacement

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#1 · (Edited)
My wiper light came on the other day, I topped off the reservoir and still stays on.

Wiper fluid pump/motor works fine no issues both front and back.

I don't use rain ex fluid just regular blue stuff.

Part #3
76809-SZA-000
Bush, Level Sensor

$6.12

Part #9
76835-SZA-000
Sensor, Level

$31.88

Any advice?
Other parts I need?
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I watched a 1a auto YouTube vidoe where they remove the entire bumper....🙄
I hope you don't actually need to do that.
 
#2 · (Edited)
Fixed!!
Update for your viewing pleasure.
I swapped out the sensor and bushing.
Light is off now.

I initially unplugged the sensor wire which turned off the light.
This entire repair can be done from the top of engine bay.
Don't remove the wheel well liner all you will do is break clips and become frustrated.

The old sensor pulled down and out of the tank with moderate force. The float was intact and moved freely, there was a scant amount of blue sediment on the outside of sensor but I don't think that was causing the sensor to fail.

I tried multiple times to push the sensor in with bushing installed but didn't not work.
See how it is not fully seated?
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Key tip for reinstalling is to put the silicone bushing into the tank first then slide the sensor in behind it.
This allow a nice snug fit. It went into the hushing with sensors plug end pointing towards the wheel well.
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This is the old sensor, moved up and down freely
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