Front Washer Motor

Repair Procedures

Inspection

1. 1
   After connecting the washer motor to the reservoir, fill the reservoir with washer fluid.

   Before filling the reservoir with water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. If necessary, clean the filter.

2. 2
   Connect the positive (+) battery cable to terminal 1 and the negative (-) battery cable to terminal 2, respectively.
3. 3
   Make sure the wiper motor operates normally, the washer motor operates, and water sprays from the front nozzles.
4. 4
   If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor. [Standard Type]

   No	Description
   1	Windshield washer (+)
   2	Ground
   3	Rear Washer (+)

   
   

   

5. 5
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
6. 6
   Drain less than 650 mL of washer fluid.
7. 7
   Check the continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 in each float position. There should be continuity when the float is down. There should be no continuity when the float is up.
8. 8
   If the continuity does not meet the specification, replace the washer fluid level switch.

   

   

Removal

When servicing the washer pump, be careful not to damage the washer pump oil seal. Do not operate the washer pump until the washer reservoir is filled. Failure to do so may cause premature pump failure.

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. 2
   Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
3. 3
   Disconnect the washer hose, then disconnect the washer motor and level sensor connector.

   

4. 4
   Remove the washer motor and level sensor.

   

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

   

Installation

1. 1
   Assemble the washer reservoir.

   Tightening torque (bolt): 3.9–5.9 N·m

   Before installing the washer motor, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. If necessary, clean the filter in the washer motor.

2. 2
   Install the washer lever sensor and the washer motor.
3. 3
   Connect the washer motor connector and the washer hose.
4. 4
   Install the front bumper cover.