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Windshield Washer Motor: Service and Repair





Removal

CAUTION:
- When servicing the washer pump, be careful not to damage the washer pump seal.
- Do not operate the washer pump before filling the washer reservoir.
Failure to do so could result in premature pump failure.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front bumper cover.

3. Remove the washer hose and the washer motor connector(A).




4. Remove the washer reservoir(A) after removing 2 bolts.






Installation

1. Install the washer reservoir.

NOTE:
Before installing the pump motor, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. if necessary, clean the filter into the pump motor.

2. Install the washer motor and connect the washer hose, the motor.
3. Install the front bumper cover.

Inspection

1. With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.

NOTE:
Before filling the reservoir tank with water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. if necessary, clean the filter.

2. Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal 1 and negative (-) battery cables to terminal 2 respectively.
3. Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the front nozzles.
4. If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor(A).
(1. Windshield washer (+), 2. Ground)