Washer Motor: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE WASHER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the clip.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Clip
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2. Pull the washer inlet of the washer jar and pump upward. Then remove it from the windshield washer jar and pump.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Washer Inlet
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REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
DRAIN WASHER FLUID
1. Remove the washer hoses from the windshield washer motor and pump assembly, and drain the washer fluid into a container.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the 3 bolts. Then remove the washer jar and pump.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Washer Jar Assembly
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REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY
1. Pull out the washer motor and pump from the packing of the washer jar.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Windshield Washer Motor And Pump Assembly
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REMOVE REAR WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY
1. Pull out the washer motor and pump from the packing of the washer jar.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Rear Washer Motor And Pump Assembly
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