Windshield Washer Motor: Service and Repair

Inspection

Front and Rear Washer Motor
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.
[Front & Rear washer]
1. Windshield washer (+)
2. Ground
3. Rear washer (+)









Washer Fluid Level Sensor Switch
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Drain the washer fluid less than 650 cc.
3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No.2 terminal in each float position.
There should be continuity when the float is down.
There should be no continuity when the float is up.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the washer fluid level switch










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 disconnect the washer motor connector (A) and washer fluid level sensor connector (B).




4. Remove the washer motor (A).




5. Remove the washer reservoir after removing bolts (A).






Installation

1. Reassemble 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. Connect the washer motor connector and washer hose.
3. Install the washer reservoir.

Tightening torque (Bolt)
3 - 5 Nm (0.3 - 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 - 4.2 lbf.ft)

4. Reassemble the front bumper cover.