Section 48 (Wiper System & Washer System (Service Information)): Pump-Washer-Windshield: Installation
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- Lubricate a new rubber grommet seal with clean washer fluid and install it into the washer pump mounting hole located in the outboard side of the washer reservoir (4). Always use a new rubber grommet seal on the reservoir.
- Position the barbed inlet nipple of the washer pump/motor unit (2) to the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir.
- Using hand pressure, press on the lower part of the washer pump firmly and evenly until the barbed inlet nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir.
- Align the snap post on the top of the motor housing with the snap post receptacle in the washer reservoir.
- Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on the top of motor housing until the post snaps into the receptacle.NOTE: Be certain to reconnect the front and rear washer hoses to the proper outlet nipples of the washer pump. Failure to properly connect the hoses will cause the front and rear washer systems to operate incorrectly.
- Reconnect the front and rear washer hoses (3) to the barbed outlet nipples of the washer pump.
- Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness connector (1) for the washer pump/motor unit to the connector receptacle on the top of the motor.
- Reinstall the plastic push-in fasteners that secure the left front wheelhouse splash shield to the inner fender panel and the front fascia. (Refer to INTERIOR/EXTERIOR/LINER - INSTALLATION) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.
- Refill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid drained during removal.