Washer Pump/Motor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Siphon the washer fluid from the washer reservoir into a clean container for reuse.
Turn the steering wheel to move the front wheels to the full right position.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the plastic push-in fasteners that secure the forward end of the front wheelhouse splash shield to the inner fender panel and the front fascia. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL) .
Pull the forward end of the front wheelhouse splash shield away from the inner fender panel and front fascia far enough to access the washer pump/motor for service.
Disconnect the two washer hoses from the two washer pump/motor unit outlet nipples.

Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness connector from the washer pump/motor unit connector receptacle on the top of the motor housing. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Washer Reservoir

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CONNECTOR (2)

2 - WIRE HARNESS

3 - WASHER PUMP/MOTOR

4 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH

Firmly grasp the top of the washer pump/motor housing and pull it lightly outward from the washer reservoir far enough to disengage the top of the motor from the receptacle in the reservoir. Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir.
Pull the washer pump/motor unit straight up and out of the washer reservoir far enough to disengage the inlet nipple from the rubber grommet seal/filter screen in the reservoir.
Remove the rubber grommet seal/filter screen for the washer pump from the pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir and discard.