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1986 Toyota Pickup Windshield Washer Pump Replacement

The purpose of this guide is to detail the...

iFixit Library 1984-1988 Toyota Pickup Easy 15 - 45 minutes Guide 170944

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Guide overview

Before you begin

The purpose of this guide is to detail the steps on how to replace the windshield washer fluid pump on a 1986 Toyota Pickup. The steps will cover the removal of the washer bottle from the vehicle so that the pump can be accessed, then it will cover the replacement of the pump itself and the reinstallation of the washer bottle.

Step 1

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Open the hood.

Step 2

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Using a ratchet and a 12 mm socket, remove the 12 mm bolt and 12 mm nut on either side of the battery hold-down bracket.
Lift the bracket off of the battery and set it aside.

Step 3

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Using a ratchet and a 10 mm socket, remove the 10 mm bolt that holds the washer bottle in place.

Step 4

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Disconnect the pump electrical connector.
You may have to partially or fully remove the washer bottle to access the connector.
You can also remove or slide the battery over in its spot to have more space to access the connector.
To unplug the connector, push up on the tab of the female connector and pull the two apart. Be patient, as the plastic can be very brittle.

Step 5

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Lift the washer bottle out of place. Be mindful of the hose that connects the pump to the sprayers.
Disconnect the hose from the pump using the needle nose pliers (optional).
Remove the hose from its slot in the washer bottle and empty the washer fluid into a temporary container.
This is also optional, but will save you from having to balance the bottle to keep it from spilling.

Step 6

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Carefully pry the pump out of the washer bottle with the flathead screwdriver.
If your new washer pump did not come with an O-ring, be mindful to not damage the old one.
If you have a new O-ring, remove and replace the O-ring as well.