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Windshield Washer Pump - Removal






REMOVAL

NOTE: The washer pump/motor can be removed from the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir from the vehicle.





1. Turn the steering wheel to move the front wheels to the full right position.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the right front wheel house splash shield. Splash Shield - Removal.
5. Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness connector (1) from the washer pump/motor unit connector receptacle.

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

6. Disconnect the front and rear washer hoses (2) from the barbed outlet nipples of the washer pump and allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container for reuse.
7. Using hand pressure, firmly grasp and pull the washer pump upward far enough to disengage the pump inlet nipple from the rubber grommet seal/filter screen in the reservoir. Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir.
8. Remove the washer pump/motor unit from the washer reservoir.
9. Remove the rubber grommet seal from the washer pump mounting hole in the reservoir and discard.