Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Windshield Washer Pump: Service and Repair
Front Washer Pump and Seal Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Remove windshield washer reservoir from vehicle. Disconnect electrical connector and windshield washer hose.
2. Using a small-blade screwdriver, pry out windshield washer pump, being careful not to damage plastic housing.
3. Remove one-piece seal/filter and inspect for damage or debris.
INSTALLATION
1. Install seal/filter assembly.
2. Lubricate inside diameter of seal with soapy solution and insert windshield washer pump into windshield washer reservoir cavity until it is firmly
seated in the seal.
3. Connect electrical connectors and windshield washer hoses and install windshield washer reservoir.
4. Fill windshield washer reservoir slowly (otherwise air will be trapped in windshield washer reservoir causing it to overflow) and operate
windshield washer pump.
WARNING: WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CONTAINS METHANOL WHICH IS POISONOUS. OBSERVE ALL CAUTIONS
AND WARNINGS INDICATED ON LABEL OF WASHER SOLUTION CONTAINER.
CAUTION: Do not operate windshield washer pump until fluid is added to windshield washer reservoir. Damage to windshield washer pump
may occur.
5. Check for leaks.
