Q: How to replace the Windshield Washer Pump on Cadillac CTS?
A: Lower the air deflector and drain the washer fluid to a safe container to replace a windshield washer pump. Unplug the electrical connector and remove the washer hose from the washer pump before taking out the pump from the washer solvent container. Apply washer solvent to the washer pump intake nozzle before you insert it into the washer container and properly install the washer pump unit. Reattach the washer pump electrical cable and hose to the pump parts while reinstalling the lower air deflector before opening the hood. Before proceeding insert new washer solvent into the container turn on the pump and seal the hood.
Q: How to replace the headlamp washer pump on Cadillac SRX?
A: The replacement of the Headlamp Washer Pump requires initial removal of lower air deflector and passenger side front wheelhouse liner. Begin by emptying out washer solvent from the container before disconnecting the electrical connector and washer hose from the rearward pump. Use one hand to hold the top of the washer pump before using a flat-bladed tool to disengage it from the washer solvent container and afterwards remove the pump along with the grommet. The installation process requires you to insert the washer pump grommet into the washer solvent container followed by applying clean water for lubricating the intake nozzle to make installation easier. The washer pump nozzle requires snapping into the washer solvent container until it becomes secure while the electrical connector and washer hose need reattachment to the pump. Replace the passenger side front wheelhouse liner followed by the lower air deflector. New washer solvent materials need addition into the washer solvent container before closing the hood.
Q: How to replace the headlamp washer pump on Cadillac XLR?
A: The first step to changing the headlamp Washer Pump begins with vehicle elevation and support and clearing the left front fender area from the hoist. Unfasten the three fasteners (1, 2, 3) of the left front wheelhouse splash shield from its rear position while preserving the necessary alignment of the fender for future reinstallation. First disconnect the output hose from the windshield Washer Pump located at the lower position by draining the liquid into an appropriate container while using a suitable container. Then detach the headlamp Washer Pump output hose after disengaging its slide lock mechanism for pulling the hose free. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp Washer Pump and twist the Washer Pump out of the washer solvent container in order to remove it. The headlamp Washer Pump installation requires the application of water to the grommet, pump insertion into the grommet following the original orientation and finally connecting the electrical connector to the pump. You can link the headlamp Washer Pump output hose to the pump before fixing the sliding lock while connecting the output hose from the lower mounted windshield Washer Pump. After vehicle lowering check the washer solvent level while also testing washer pumps together with the level sensor for leaks. The last step involves using fasteners 1, 2, 3 to secure the left front lower wheelhouse splash shield while installing its front wheel.