Replace Windshield Washer Pump on 1999-2005 Hyundai Accent

Windshield Washer Pump Part 98510-25100
Windshield Washer Pump Part 98510-25100

The windshield washer pump was not working on my 2005 Hyundai Accent so I decided to investigate.  When I went to disconnect the electrical connector to the pump, the entire pump motor and relay assembly came out of the plastic enclosure and was all rusted out–so it definitely was a bad pump.  Follow along to learn how easy it is for you to replace your Hyundai Accent’s windshield washer pump.

How to Replace Windshield Washer Pump on 1999-2005 Hyundai Accent

Equipment:

Tools Needed

Parts Needed

Step 1: Pop the hood.

Pull the hood release lever, which is left of the steering wheel by the driver’s left knee:

Hood Release Lever Location
Hood Release Lever Location

Slide the hood safety latch to the left and lift the hood:

Slide the safety latch to the left to release the hood
Slide the safety latch to the left to release the hood

put the hood brace in place:

Hood Brace in Place
Hood Brace in Place

Step 2: Remove the passenger side headlight fixture bolts.

There are two 10-mm head bolts holding the headlight in place:

Headlight mounting bolt locations
Headlight mounting bolt locations

Step 3: Disconnect the main head lamp electrical connector.

The main lamp electrical connector does not have any clips holding it on and pulls straight off as shown below:

Pull the main headlight electrical connector straight off
Pull the main headlight electrical connector straight off

Step 4: Dislodge the headlamp from its location and disconnect the other two electrical connectors.

Work the headlamp assembly straight out of its seated location, being aware that there are still two electrical connectors attached to it:

Work the headlamp straight out
Work the headlamp straight out

Depress the tab on the outside electrical connector and carefully remove it.  You may need to wiggle the connector to get it to release:

Depress the tab and remove the outside electrical connector
Depress the tab and remove the outside electrical connector

Remove the inside electrical connector from the headlamp assembly:

Remove the inside electrical connector
Remove the inside electrical connector

Set the headlight aside where it will not get damaged.

Hyundai Accent Headlamp assembly removed
Hyundai Accent Headlamp assembly removed

Step 5: Unsnap the windshield washer pump from the side of the washer fluid tank.

The windshield washer pump is located on the outside of the windshield washer fluid tank.  It is simply snapped onto the side of the tank and you should just pull it straight off to remove it.  If there is any windshield washer fluid in your tank it will empty out on the ground so you should put a pan underneath your vehicle to catch it.

Removing the windshield washer pump
Removing the windshield washer pump

Step 6: Disconnect the electrical connector from the top of the pump.

There is a tab that must be depressed before you can remove the connector.

Press that tab down to release the catch and remove the electrical connector
Press that tab down to release the catch and remove the electrical connector

At first when I went to pull the connector off the top and the entire insides came out of the pump because the top seal was completely gone.  Everything inside was rusted and that was why the pump wasn’t working anymore–the seal on the cheap plastic case of the pump had failed and water had gotten inside.

Bad Seal on Original Washer Pump
The top seal had completely failed
Electrical Connector Removed
Electrical Connector Removed

Step 7: Transfer the hoses from the old pump to the new pump.

One of the hoses runs to the front windshield and the other runs to the hatchback so you don’t want to get them switched.  I transferred one at a time, making sure to not get them mixed up.  The rubber hoses can be pretty easily pulled off by hand.  Here’s the new pump:

Windshield Washer Pump Part 98510-25100
Windshield Washer Pump Part 98510-25100

Step 8: Snap the new washer fluid pump back onto the washer fluid tank.

The large port on the pump goes straight into the tank.  I forgot to take a picture of this step but it’s pretty simple and the pump easily snaps on.

Step 9: Reinstall the two outside electrical connectors to the headlight.

Refer to Step 4 for this.

Step 10: Reinstall the headlight into the car.

You may need to work it back and forth a bit to get it into place and get the holes to line up.

Step 11: Reinstall the main headlight electrical connector onto the headlamp assembly.

Refer to Step 3.

Step 12: Reinstall the two mounting bolts onto the headlamp assembly.

Refer to Step 2.

Now you’ve saved at least $100 by doing this repair yourself!

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6 Comments

  • They tried a universal pump which caused both front and back wiper to go no matter which switch was pressed. So I took it out, ordered the Genuine Hyundai 98510-25100 Windshield Washer Motor and Pump Assembly that it required. Just want to make sure only the front works with the front lever activated and the rear when button is pressed not both going no matter which one I try to use…

  • I had someone cut the original harness off, I bought the hyundai part to replace it but not sure which wires go where as the replacement has all black ones. Please help

  • My thanks also John. My wife’s Accent washer pump failed, and as a decidedly non-mechanical person your instructions were clear and complete. A very short amount of labour later and all is well. Thanks from Australia.

  • What a fantastic tutorial. I bought one of these yesterday and the window washer isn’t working, no noise of the pump going so I assumed it needed replacing. A google of where the pump is located threw up your page, and BINGO. I can now order a pump and fit it easily. Many thanks for putting this together.

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