Washer pump removal

[rodo]

My pump works but grommet leaks. Okay, I need to remove the pump. Uh...how? I've gone through the threads but no one covers this. I tried just flat out pulling but was worried about ripping the tiny motor in half. I can't see any way to get any tool in my garage to the bottom of the tank to lever the metal retaining washer. Suggestions?

[Odoyle]

Are you talking about the washer pump on the windshield washer bag or the water pump?

[rodo]

Sorry: windshield washer pump, the one mounted into the hard plastic tank.

[DieselSpider]

Depends on the tank however most now just have a barb on the pump that is pressed through the grommet and it takes a little finesse to wiggle, rotate and work them out especially if its cold. There are some that require a quarter turn to get them out however you will be turning the pump at least that much to work the plain grommet type out.

Bright light and a warm tank/pump are the biggest requirements to get it more easily done.

If it has a spring fork retainer in the tank then you need a long screwdriver that you may have to modify in order to remove the fork or possibly some long pliers specifically for working in tight spots.

[same0027]

Does anyone have a source or alternative part number for a rubber grommet that works? I got mine out as it was leaking and know Autoricambi has a grommet but it's 9 bucks plus probably another 9 for shipping and I don't need any other parts right this second. I am guessing there is some solution out there to keep using the stock pump with a new grommet. . .