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Windshield Washer Solvent Container and Pump Replacement 1st Design

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 868435  Size: SH
  1. From under the car, disconnect the wiring harness from the pump and remove the lower fastener.

  2. Object Number: 868436  Size: SH
  3. Remove the upper solvent container fastener.
  4. Notice: Use caution when removing hoses from washer system components to avoid spilling washer fluid on painted surfaces.

  5. Lift the solvent container and remove the fluid hose from the pump, making sure to capture the spilling solvent.
  6. Remove the solvent container from the vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 868439  Size: SH

    Notice: Do not reuse washer fluid as debris may clog the system.

  8. Empty the fluid into the holding container and remove the pump from the solvent container by pulling firmly on the pump.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 868439  Size: SH
  1. Install the pump to solvent container.

  2. Object Number: 868436  Size: SH
  3. Install the fluid hose to the pump.
  4. Apply Loctite® 242 Threadlocker, or equivalent, to the solvent container fasteners.
  5. Install the solvent container to the vehicle and install the upper fastener.

  6. Object Number: 868435  Size: SH
  7. From under the vehicle, connect the wiring harness to the pump and install the lower fastener.
  8. Fill the solvent container with windshield washer solvent.
  9. Check that the pump operates properly.

Windshield Washer Solvent Container and Pump Replacement 2nd Design

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 873573  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the air pump wiring harness terminal.
  2. Remove the air pump wiring harness terminal from the bracket.
  3. Remove the air pump outlet air hose.
  4. Remove the air pump bracket bolts.
  5. Remove the air pump/bracket assembly from the vehicle.
  6. Remove the air pump mounting bolt.
  7. Remove the air pump from bracket.

  8. Object Number: 868435  Size: SH
  9. From under the vehicle, disconnect the wiring harness from the pump and remove the lower fastener.

  10. Object Number: 868436  Size: SH
  11. Remove the upper solvent container fastener.

  12. Object Number: 868438  Size: SH

    Notice: Use caution when removing hoses from washer system components to avoid spilling washer fluid on painted surfaces.

  13. Lift the solvent container and remove the fluid hose from the pump, making sure to capture the spilling solvent.
  14. Remove the solvent container from the vehicle.

  15. Object Number: 868439  Size: SH

    Notice: Do not reuse washer fluid as debris may clog the system.

  16. Empty the fluid into a holding container and remove the pump from the solvent container by pulling firmly on the pump.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 868439  Size: SH
  1. Install the pump to the solvent container.

  2. Object Number: 868436  Size: SH
  3. Install the fluid hose to the pump.
  4. Apply Loctite® 242 Threadlocker, or equivalent, to the solvent container fasteners.
  5. Install the solvent container to the vehicle and install the upper fastener.

  6. Object Number: 868435  Size: SH
  7. From under the vehicle, connect the wiring harness to the pump and install the lower fastener.
  8. Fill the solvent container with windshield washer solvent.
  9. Check that the pump operates properly.

  10. Object Number: 873573  Size: SH
  11. Install the air pump into the air pump bracket.
  12. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  13. Install the nut.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the air pump-to-bracket nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 868438  Size: SH
  15. Install the air pump/bracket assembly into the vehicle.
  16. Important: Make sure the gaskets are installed correctly or a leak will occur. If the gaskets are removed from the studs, replace with new gaskets.

  17. Install the bracket bolts.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the air pump bracket-to-tie bar bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  19. Connect the air pump wiring harness terminal.
  20. Install the air pump wiring harness terminal on the bracket.