Washer pump

[Andy83]

Hi guys I know there's prob a guide on here somewhere but can't find it
anyway is there a way of getting the washer pump off without having to take off the wiper arms etc
and pics or guides would be a great help also part numbers for the new pump as I'm going to tackle it tomorrow hopefully
cheers

 

[Loz H]

Hi guys I know there's prob a guide on here somewhere but can't find it
anyway is there a way of getting the washer pump off without having to take off the wiper arms etc
and pics or guides would be a great help also part numbers for the new pump as I'm going to tackle it tomorrow hopefully
cheers

Probably not no. the washer bottle is under the passenger scuttle, which need the wiper arms to come off to be able to remove it.

TBH though, any reason why you dont wanna remove them? If you get yourself a cheap balljoint splitter it takes all of 5 mins haha

 

[Perry]

I bought a wiper removal tool and it did the job, but Fred mentioned hitting the bottom of the wiper arm with your hand (IIRC) and that also worked for me.

Think I bought a new pump from ECP and it's been good for over a year now.

 

[Andy83]

ok cheers guys ill give that ago then
just thought it would be a pain in the arse to take the wiper arms off and prob end up breaking something ha

 

[pete_rawli]

ok cheers guys ill give that ago then
just thought it would be a pain in the arse to take the wiper arms off and prob end up breaking something ha

You can do it without taking the wipers off, I've done it as have others.
You have to undo the passenger scuttle and lift it up, then you can reach under and pull the pump out.
It's quite fiddly, but it is possible.

 

[Andy83]

ok may give that ago first then does the pump just pull out? theres two pumps isn't there? which one is for the windows?

 

[pete_rawli]

ok may give that ago first then does the pump just pull out? theres two pumps isn't there? which one is for the windows?

Not entirely sure as I have a 1.2 so don't have headlight washers, however I did a bit of research & came across this thread:

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?361852-Clio-182-headlight-washers

'i found out the one closest to the wing is the main washer jets on the window' (Post #6)

But yeah the pump does just pull out.

 

[Andy83]

nice one thanks

 

[Don]

I would remove them...especially if the pump nearest the wing needs removing...I did mine and removed the wipers, scuttle panels, motor, and undid the bold holding washer bottle to be able to get in there...

 

[Andy83]

ok well that's my task for tomorrow sorted then.
is it worth replacing both pumps or which one is just for the windows

 

[Don]

I did both. If ones gone, there is a chance the other one will not be too far behind. (Better safe than sorry). Make sure you get the right pump...as I ordered from ebay and got it wrong. No biggie...but was pain in arse reordering.

 

[Andy83]

cool will do
was going to pop over euro car parts or gsf in the morn so will see how it goes

 

[Don]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=160981184745&alt=web

One that has the bit on side...not the underneath...the one above is the one you want/need.