and completely tighten both of the bolts.
Set your 1/4-inch drive torque wrench to 60 in-lbs. Reconnect the push-on power wire to the fluid reservoir and thread both of the reservoir’s mounting bolts by hand. The hose simply pushes back on-no tools required. Before you return its mounting bolts, reconnect the rubber hose from the pump back to the nipple on the bottom of the reservoir. Insert the fluid reservoir down into position ready for mounting. Mount the new pump into position on the firewall and wiggle it while pushing inward until you see it fully seated against the firewall. Your new washer pump will come with a new grommet and fluid hose, so you don’t have to save either from the old pump.Īttach the fluid hose and grommet to your new washer pump if it wasn’t already pre-assembled. It’s held in place by a large rubber grommet that mounts on a nipple on the side of the pump. The pump doesn’t have any bolts holding it to the firewall.
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Place the two bolts in your pocket for safekeeping and set the reservoir to the side of the work area.ĭisconnect the wiring harness plug connected to the washer pump by hand, and then wiggle the pump away from the firewall to free it. Remove the two mounting bolts on the left side of the reservoir and lift the reservoir out of the car. Pull the hose off the reservoir and allow any remaining washer fluid to drain into the pan.ĭisconnect the small push-on power wire from the reservoir by pulling it straight off its connection. Reach down beneath the reservoir and feel for a rubber hose connected to the its bottom. Open the filler cap on the washer fluid reservoir. Slide a drain pan under the car directly in line with the washer fluid reservoir. Once you have removed the cable, use a roll of electrical tape to wrap the metal terminal at the end of the cable, then position it away from the battery. To identify which of the two cables connected to the battery is the negative, look for a small minus sign on top of the battery case next to the cable. Loosen and remove the negative battery cable from its post on the battery with a socket wrench.