how do i really do this?
can i just unplug it at the elbow and re route it into the side port or do i need the other **** too? the hose coming from the pump is long enough to reach it so can i just unplug and plug into the ports?

 

Yes, you can just unplug it from the elbow and install in onto each port.
I've done this too.
Here is a post I made when I used the washer fluid method:
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=89

 

Premix with soapy fluid, NICE!