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How do i change a winshild washer pump on my 2012 Nissan altim a?

Tools and Materials Needed

* Replacement windshield washer pump

* Socket wrench set

* Phillips head screwdriver

* Flat head screwdriver

* Pliers

* Container for catching fluid

Instructions

1. Park your car on a level surface and turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood of your car.

3. Locate the windshield washer fluid reservoir. It is usually a translucent plastic tank located on the driver's side of the engine bay.

4. Remove the cap of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

5. Use a siphon hose orturkey baster to remove as much fluid as possible from the reservoir.

6. Locate the windshield washer pump. It is usually located near the bottom of the reservoir.

7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the windshield washer pump.

8. Use a socket wrench to loosen the bolts that hold the windshield washer pump in place.

9. Remove the windshield washer pump from the vehicle.

10. Install the new windshield washer pump.

11. Tighten the bolts that hold the windshield washer pump in place.

12. Reconnect the electrical connector to the windshield washer pump.

13. Refill the windshield washer fluid reservoir with fluid.

14. Close the hood of your car.

Tips

* Be careful not to spill any windshield washer fluid on the paint of your car. It can damage the finish.

* If you have any questions about how to change the windshield washer pump, consult your car's owner's manual or a qualified mechanic.