Pump, Windshield Washer: Removal
NOTE:
The washer pump/motor can be removed from the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir from the vehicle.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness connector (1) from the washer pump/motor unit (3) connector receptacle.
- Observe the level of the washer fluid through the translucent filler neck and reservoir. If the washer fluid level is above the base of the washer pump, remove the filter screen from the filler neck and siphon the washer fluid into a clean container for reuse until it is below the base of the washer pump.
- Disconnect the washer hose (2) from the barbed outlet nipple of the washer pump and allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container for reuse.
- Using hand pressure, firmly grasp and pull the washer pump upward far enough to disengage the pump inlet nipple from the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir. Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir.
- Remove the washer pump/motor unit from the washer reservoir.
- Remove the rubber grommet seal from the washer pump mounting hole in the reservoir and discard.