Windshield Washer Pump Replacement

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Premier, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Windshield Washer Pump Replacement
GM2497851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the front left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Front)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Rear)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (with WFK) .
1 Windshield Washer Pump Hose
Procedure 
Place a clean suitable drain pan under the windshield washer pump area to recover the windshield washer solvent when the windshield washer pump hose is disconnected.
2 Windshield Washer Pump

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector to the windshield washer pump.
  2. Using two flat-bladed tools, place the blades on each side of the washer pump, under the windshield washer pump grommet.
  3. Twist the two flat-blades in opposite directions to lift the washer pump from the windshield washer solvent container.
  4. Disengage the washer pump from the windshield washer container.
  5. Remove the windshield washer pump and discard the windshield washer pump grommet.
RENDER: 1.0x

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