Windshield Washer Pump: Service and Repair

WASHER PUMP/RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the washer pump and the solvent level sensor switch.
2. Disconnect the washer hose from the washer pump.
3. Remove the A/C accumulator.
4. Remove the nuts from the washer solvent container.
5. Remove the screw from the washer solvent container.
6. Remove the washer solvent container from the vehicle.




7. Drain the washer solvent contents Into a suitable container.
8. Pull outward on the washer pump in order to disconnect the pump from the container.
9. Gently pry the pump from the container grommet.
10. Remove the washer pump from the washer solvent container.
11. Remove the grommet from the washer solvent container




12. Gently pry upward on the outer edge of the level sensor in order to disengage the sensor switch from the washer solvent container grommet.
13. Remove the level sensor switch.
14. Remove the level sensor grommet.
15. Remove the washer solvent container cap

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the level sensor switch grommet into the container.
2. Position the level sensor switch to the grommet, apply downward pressure in order to seat the switch into the grommet.
3. Install the washer solvent container cap.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the washer pump is fully seated into the container seal.




4. Install the seal into the washer solvent container.
5. Install the washer pump to the seal, apply downward pressure in order to seat the pump into the seal.
6. Move the washer pump inward to the container in order to seat the pump to the washer solvent container.




7. Position the washer solvent container to the studs on the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Install the washer solvent container nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

9. Install the screw to the washer solvent container.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

10. Install the A/C accumulator.
11. Connect the electrical connectors to the washer solvent level sensor switch and to the washer pump.
12. Lubricate the end of the washer hose with washer solvent to ease the installation.
13. Connect the washer hose to the washer pump.
14. Fill the washer solvent container with washer solvent.