Windshield Washer Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the liner from the left front fender wheel house.
4. Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the top of the windshield washer pump (2).

NOTE: To aid in reinstallation, note the installed position of the washer hoses prior to disconnecting them from the windshield washer pump.

5. Disconnect the washer hoses (3) from the barbed outlet nipples of the windshield washer pump and allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container for reuse.

CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir during windshield washer pump removal.

6. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, gently pry the barbed inlet nipple of the windshield washer pump out of the rubber grommet located on the reservoir (4) and remove and discard the rubber grommet.

INSTALLATION




1. Lubricate a new rubber grommet with clean washer fluid and install it into the washer pump mounting hole located in the outboard side of the washer reservoir (4).
2. Position the barbed inlet nipple of the windshield washer pump (2) to the rubber grommet in the reservoir and press firmly and evenly on the pump until it is fully seated in the rubber grommet.

NOTE: Make sure to properly connect the washer hoses to the windshield washer pump. Failure to properly connect the hoses will cause the front and rear washer systems to operate incorrectly.

3. Properly connect the two washer hoses (3) to the barbed outlet nipples of the windshield washer pump.
4. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the top of the windshield washer pump.
5. Install the liner into the left front fender wheel house.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Refill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid drained during removal.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.