2013 Washer Fluid Pump Replacement

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My 2013 windshield washer suddenly stopped working both front and rear. No indication of low fluid and also no sound of the motor. There does not seem to be a fuse independent of the motor controls. I am assuming the pump is bad and would be first place to troubleshoot.

How do I remove the washer tank and pump? It appears quite buried beneath the battery and AC plumbing.

Can I reach down and change the pump?
 

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My 2013 windshield washer suddenly stopped working both front and rear. No indication of low fluid and also no sound of the motor. There does not seem to be a fuse independent of the motor controls. I am assuming the pump is bad and would be first place to troubleshoot.

How do I remove the washer tank and pump? It appears quite buried beneath the battery and AC plumbing.

Can I reach down and change the pump?


I have not changed my fluid pump.

Can you remove the RF wheel and tire, and the wheel liner, to access the tank and pump?
 
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I have not changed my fluid pump.

Can you remove the RF wheel and tire, and the wheel liner, to access the tank and pump?
Looks like the way in is to remove the passenger side headlamp. So I went out and with a helper discovered that the pump was making a click sound but not running. So I siphoned most of the fluid out and then by chance discovered the pump motor was running and squirting. Weird. I will probably change it out of spite.
 

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Looks like the way in is to remove the passenger side headlamp. So I went out and with a helper discovered that the pump was making a click sound but not running. So I siphoned most of the fluid out and then by chance discovered the pump motor was running and squirting. Weird. I will probably change it out of spite.


I’ve replaced both headlamp bulbs several times - I never paid attention to what is behind it. I’ll remember your advice. Thanks.
 

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Super simple, as everyone stated pop the passenger side headlight out and swap the pump, its a 10 min job.
 

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