Front Washer Motor Repair Procedures

Inspection

1. 1
   After connecting the washer motor to the reservoir, fill the reservoir with water.
2. 2
   Connect the battery positive (+) cable to terminal 1 and the battery negative (-) cable to terminal 2, respectively.
3. 3
   Make sure the motor operates normally, the washer motor runs, and water is sprayed from the front nozzles.
4. 4
   If abnormal, replace the washer motor.

   No.	Description	No.	Description
   1	Ground	2	Windshield 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 at 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 continuity is not as specified, replace the washer fluid level sensor.

   

   

Removal

When servicing the washer pump, be careful not to damage the washer pump 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. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper")
3. 3
   Disconnect the washer hose (B) and the washer motor connector (A).

   

4. 4
   Remove the washer motor (A).

   

5. 5
   Remove the washer reservoir (B) by removing the 2 bolts (A).

   

Installation

1. 1
   Install the washer reservoir.
2. 2
   Install the washer motor.
3. 3
   Install the washer hose.
4. 4
   Connect the washer motor connector and the level sensor connector.
5. 5
   Install the front bumper.
6. 6
   Check the operation of the washer motor.