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Windshield Washer Motor REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1987-95 Vehicles

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain or siphon the washer solvent from the reservoir.
  3. For 1987-91 vehicles, remove the brace.
  4. Unfasten the reservoir screws.
  5. Detach the electrical connectors and washer hose.
  6. If necessary, remove the reservoir from the vehicle.
  7. Remove the washer pump motor from the reservoir. Fig. 1: Location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir and pump - 1987-91 vehicles replace windshield reservoir - 89636g50.gif
    To install:
  8. Install the washer pump motor on the reservoir. Make sure the pump is fully seated in the reservoir gasket.
  9. Position the reservoir in the vehicle.
  10. Attach the electrical connectors and washer hose.
  11. Install the reservoir retaining screws.
  12. Install the brace.
  13. Fill the reservoir with washer solvent.
  14. Connect the negative battery cable, then check for proper washer pump operation.
1996-99 Vehicles
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain or siphon the washer solvent from the reservoir.
  3. Detach the electrical connectors from the washer.
  4. Disconnect the hose from the washer pump.
  5. Loosen the nut at the bottom of the washer reservoir.
  6. Unfasten the 2 nuts, then remove the washer solvent reservoir.
  7. Remove the washer pump from the container.
  8. If necessary, remove the solvent lever sensor switch from the washer solvent container. Fig. 2: Exploded view of the washer fluid reservoir, pump and level sensor 89636g51.gif
    To install:
  9. Install the solvent level sensor switch in the washer solvent container. The tab on the solvent level sender switch must be lined up with the slot in the hole.
  10. Install the washer pump into the reservoir, making sure the pump is pushed all the way into the container seal.
  11. Install the washer solvent reservoir and secure with the 3 nuts. Tighten the nuts to 44 inch lbs. (5 Nm).
  12. Attach the electrical connectors to the solvent level sensor and washer pump.
  13. Connect the hose to the washer pump.
  14. Fill the reservoir with washer solvent.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable, then check for proper washer pump operation.
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