Pump, Windshield Washer: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Washer Pump/Motor, Reservoir, Connector & Hoses

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

1. Install a new rubber grommet seal/filter screen unit into the washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir (1). Always use a new rubber grommet seal/filter screen on the reservoir.
2. Position the inlet nipple of the washer pump (3) to the rubber grommet seal/filter screen in the washer reservoir.
3. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly downward on the washer pump/motor unit until the inlet nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet seal/filter screen in the pump mounting hole of the reservoir.
4. Reconnect the two washer hoses (4 and 5) to the two barbed pump outlet nipples. Be certain that the hose in the trough on the outboard side of the reservoir is connected to the rear (black) nipple, and the hose on the inboard side of the reservoir is connected to the front (white) nipple.
5. Reconnect the engine compartment wire harness connector (2) for the washer pump/motor unit to the connector receptacle on the top of the motor housing.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Refill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid siphoned from the reservoir during the removal procedure.