Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Windshield Washer Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
The windshield and rear washer pumps can be removed from the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir from the vehicle. The same
procedure is used to remove either washer pump and motor unit.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the liner from the left front fender wheel house.
Washer Pumps (Viewed From Bottom Of Reservoir)
4. Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector from the inoperative windshield or rear washer pump connector receptacle.
5. Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed outlet nipple of the inoperative washer pump and allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean
container for reuse.
6. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed inlet nipple of the washer pump out of the rubber grommet seal
in the reservoir. Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir.
7. Remove the rubber grommet seal from the washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir and discard.
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new rubber grommet seal into the washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir. Always use a new rubber grommet seal on the
reservoir.
2. Position the barbed inlet nipple of the washer pump into the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir.
3. Press firmly and evenly on the washer pump until the barbed inlet nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet seal in the washer reservoir
mounting hole.
4. Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet nipple of the washer pump.
5. Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector to the windshield or rear washer pump connector receptacle.
6. Install the liner into the left front fender wheel house.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Fill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal procedure.
9. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
