Pump, Windshield Washer: Installation
NOTE:
The washer pump/motor unit may be removed from the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir from the vehicle.
- Lubricate a new rubber grommet seal with clean washer fluid and install it into the washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir (4). Always use a new rubber grommet seal on the reservoir.
- Position the inlet nipple at the base of the pump housing of the washer pump/motor unit (7) to the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir.
- Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on the washer pump/motor unit until the inlet nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet seal in the pump mounting hole of the reservoir.
- Connect the washer hose (2) to the barbed outlet nipple of the washer pump.
- Connect the headlamp and dash wire harness (1) connector for the washer pump/motor unit (5) to the connector receptacle on the top of the pump motor.
- Install the fasteners that secure the right front wheel house splash shield to the inner fender panel and the front fascia. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Fill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal procedure.