How to Replace the Windshield Washer Fluid Pump on a 2016-2023 Chevy Malibu - Quick and Easy DIY

[@adamvandenberg5516]

I love videos like this. Straight to the point and not some bs backstory that takes a half hour to explain that they’ve been working on cars for forty years. Great explanation!!!

[@milehighmisfits]

That’s the goal of my channel! Straight to the point with my How To videos! I’m glad I could help you out!

[@dwight6343]

I’ve watched 1000’s of videos. This was one of the best done I’ve seen. Perfect and to the point! Thanks brother!

[@milehighmisfits]

@@dwight6343 I’m so glad you think so! Thanks for supporting the channel it means a lot to us!

[@lifeoflw84]

He didn’t even show how to replace it just shows it finished..

[@milehighmisfits]

@@lifeoflw84 i explained how to do it. I also explained that the camera wouldn’t fit to show how to do it. If you are so simple that you can’t understand that it’s a simple press fit into the washer reservoir tank then you need to step away from the car and let someone with a brain take care of it for you

[@jakeclark8763]

Very helpful! It''s actually a lot easier to just pull the pump out of the reservoir before you remove the cable and hose though. It's much easier to see and access, all you have to do is carefully pull straight up

[@venividivici4253]

I got my pump installed today. I only have 7mm bolts under the bumper and behind the wheel. Some put starhead screws on the wheel liner (3). Oh and you don’t have to take out the entire liner. Just half.

[@venividivici4253]

I also went OEM for my pump. The one that died was made in China. OEM was in Mexico. No rubber O ring too.

[@BigAustin89]

Do you have a video on removing the reservoir?

[@milehighmisfits]

I do not, to remove the reservoir the bumper will need to be removed

[@JoeZ-et1pr]

Take the car apart to replace the w/w pump. And THAT'S QUICK AND EASY??? YIKES!!!

[@chriscarbone4956]

Can you explain how the pump comes out and goes back in. Does it snap in? Did you have to use something to get it out or get it in?

[@milehighmisfits]

Of course! So the pump just pops out, it sits in the opening on the rubber grommet and so when you remove it you will just want to push it straight up until it pops out. And with the new one you will want to pop it in straight down and make sure you install the new rubber O-ring!

[@michaelsantos4403]

So as of today when I try using the windshield wiper fluid nothing comes out! Should I check the fuse first?

[@milehighmisfits]

@@michaelsantos4403 definitely check the fuse first! Do you hear the pump buzzing when you hold the switch for it? You may need someone to activate the switch for you while you listen to the pump near the front bumper

[@michaelsantos4403]

@@milehighmisfits Unfortunately, no. It doesn’t make the sound anymore. It’s completely quiet when I activate it

[@milehighmisfits]

@@michaelsantos4403 okay! Then yeah make sure to check the fuse and if that is good then it is most likely the washer pump

[@almogmazor1040]

If you were to replace the washer hose only on 2015 malibu (2.0t) do you still only get access from the wheel hub?

[@milehighmisfits]

I believe the washer reservoir is in the same place on the 2015’s however I’m not positive. But if it is in the same spot then yes you will need to go through the wheel well

[@shy4evergreen618]

Wow that looked like a pain, you were huffing and puffin after removing the wheel liner alone 😅😂

[@SonOfGod95]

Why do you siphon the washer fluid?

[@milehighmisfits]

I siphoned the fluid so it doesn’t pour out of the bottom when you pull the pump out

[@dadcochran852]

Full of it he is. 80 clips bolts and torn later

[@jrjohnst420]

Love how y'all don't show the pain in the ass part of removing the actual pump....

[@milehighmisfits]

Couldn’t fit my arm in the bumper AND the camera. I could show you all the faces I was making while I was elbow deep in there 🤣 it just pops out though like I said bud

[@jrjohnst420]

Yeah pops out and "pops back in. Elbow deep in this stupid thing currently haha

[@milehighmisfits]

@@jrjohnst420 sorry to hear that man, good luck! I hope the video was able to help you out a bit

[@jrjohnst420]

@@milehighmisfits yeah it did. I'm taking my frustration out on you. Being cripple and working on cars sucks lmao

[@venividivici4253]

Crappy design

[@milehighmisfits]

@@venividivici4253 agreed. Should be much simpler to access and replace the pump