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DIY: Windshield Washer Fluid Pump Replacement
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05-28-2016, 09:41 PM | #1 |
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DIY: Windshield Washer Fluid Pump Replacement
So no s*it there I was, approaching my car one morning to see a stream of blue fluid streaking from the area of my front right tire. Washer fluid it was indeed.
After a bit of research, I figured my windshield washer fluid pump had cracked; so I ordered a new pump and a new grommet and set out to install. What you need: 11mm deep well socket & extension 10mm socket 8mm socket Panel Clip Removal Tool Floor Jack Jack Pad Adapter Bucket How to execute: 1: Loosen lug nuts on front right wheel 2: Jack up car using front right jack pad (use jack stand to be extra safe) 3: Remove front right wheel 4: Use 10mm socket to remove two nuts; one nut is straight line of sight, the other is below the car just back from the wheel well opening 5: Use a 8mm socket to remove ~7 nuts from the wheel well shroud. 1 8mm nut is below the car. 6: Use panel clip removal tool to remove single panel clip under car, just back from wheel well opening. 7: Remove wheel well shroud 8: Look inside quarter panel, and you will see the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Remove 1 x 10mm bolt from the reservoir, and pull the reservoir and pump into full sight. 9: Place bucket under pump and reservoir 10: Remove electric plug from pump 11: Remove fluid tube from pump 12: Pull up on pump to remove; the OEM grommet is a two-piece unit; the filter may remain in the reservoir; use needle nose plyers to pull this piece out. Expect fluid to drip/flow out during this, hence the bucket. 13: Install new grommet (push down hard to insure it sits well), then install pump, reattach fluid tube and electric plug. 14: Fill reservoir with fluid; check for leaks. 15: Go in reverse order steps 1-8. 16: Done. Total time is approximately 1 hour for a first time execution. One note: a triangular piece of plastic on the actual reservoir holds the pump in place, to ensure the grommet sits well. This piece had partially broken off on my reservoir and ultimately caused the leak. I used a silicone sealant to seat the pump properly; I also applied this sealant around the grommet to prevent pressurized up-seating or leaks. Good luck
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05-29-2016, 05:01 PM | #2 |
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This will come in handy one day I reckon!! Thanks!!
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thank you! finally fixed mine today after not having functioning windshield washers for 5 + years lol
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06-26-2020, 09:25 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the detailed post. My reservoir is also leaking and I am suspecting it is a cracked pump like others have experienced. After reading your detailed instructions, I feel well-prepared to attack this. And since I've removed the front bumper to replace a headlamp previously, I'm familiar with the wheel well area. Hoping to knock it out quick. Thanks again for your post.
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12-16-2021, 05:45 PM | #7 |
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Many thanks for documenting this; I just finished replacing my pump by following your checklist.
One addition: on my 2008 328i, the 10mm devices are nuts, and the 8mm are actually screws. No idea whether BMW changed their attachment method in midstream; this car is my 1st BMW. Charlie |
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