Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
Remove the right front splash shield.
WARNING:
- Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE:
- To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer degas bottle before washer pump removal.
Remove the windshield washer pump.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the hose.
3. Remove the windshield washer pump.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not operate the windshield washer pump prior to filling the windshield washer degas bottle to prevent component damage. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  Fig 1: Removing Windshield Washer Pump
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
WARNING:
- Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container.
1. Fill the windshield washer degas bottle with windshield washer fluid.