Pump, Windshield Washer: Removal
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WARNING:
On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, disconnecting the 12-volt battery negative cable alone will not power down the 12-volt system. You must perform the 12-volt Power Down procedure before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury. Refer to 12-VOLT POWER DOWN .
NOTE:
The washer pump/motor can be removed from the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir from the vehicle.
- Turn the steering wheel to move the front wheels to the full right position.
- Perform the 12-Volt Power Down procedure. Refer to 12-VOLT POWER DOWN .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the right front wheel house splash shield. Refer to REMOVAL .
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.