Hey guys,

I worked on an Acura CL yesterday and replaced the faulty windshield washer pump & reservoir (okay, the reservoir wasn't faulty per say but the customer wanted to scrap it on account of its ugly yellowish discolouration). Here's a quick walk-through on the job:


1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2) Locate and gain access to the water washer reservoir tank and pump.

3) Detach the water motor electrical connector.

4) Place a suitable drain pan under the vehicle. Drain the washer reservoir.

5) Remove the washer reservoir from the vehicle.

6) Remove the washer pump from the reservoir.

7) Disconnect the washer hose from the pump.


To install:


1) Connect the washer hose to the pump.

2) Place the washer pump into the reservoir using a pair of pliers. Make sure the pump is pushed in all the way into the reservoir seal.

3) Install the reservoir tank assembly.

4) Attach the washer motor electrical connector.

5) Refill the windshield washer reservoir.

6) Connect the negative battery cable, then check for proper washer motor operation.


*diagram courtesy of acurapartswarehouse.com