Body Electrical System
REAR WIPER MOTOR Repair Procedures
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18steps
~108min
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Inspection
REAR WIPER MOTOR- Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector.
- Connect the positive (+) battery cable to terminal 4 and the negative (-) battery cable to terminal 3.
- Check that the motor operates correctly. If the windshield washer motor operates abnormally, replace it.
No. Description 1 Battery (+) 2 PARK 3 MASS 4 Rear wiper motor (+)


- Using the accelerator, run the engine at low speed.
- Stop the motor at any position other than OFF, then disconnect the motor connector.
- Connect the positive (+) battery cable to terminal 1 and the battery. Connect the negative (-) to terminal 3.
- Connect motor terminal 2 and terminal 4.
- Check that the motor stops in the OFF position.

Verification (with GDS)
- In the body electrical system, a fault can be quickly diagnosed using the Global Diagnostic System (GDS). The GDS provides the following information.
- Self-diagnosis: checks for malfunctions and the number of codes (DTC)
- Current data: checking the input/output status of the system
- Operation check: checks the operating conditions of the system
- Additional function: controls other functions, including additional system setup and zero point adjustment
- Select "Vehicle Model" and "Body Control Module (BCM)" to check the vehicle with the tester.
- Select the "Current Data" menu to check the current status of inputs and outputs.

DEPOSIT
- Remove the rear wiper blade and arm (B) after removing the nut, and loosen the cap (A).

- Remove the rear door trim after opening the rear door. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")
- Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector (A), then remove the rear wiper motor (B) after loosening the bolts (3 pcs).

REMEDY
- Install the rear wiper motor assembly.
Nut tightening torque: 6.9~9.8 N·m
- Install the rear door trim panel.
- Install the rear wiper arm and rear wiper arm cap.
Nut tightening torque: 8.8~10.8 N·m
- Install the rear wiper blade on the heater lower defroster line and on the tailgate glass.

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