Hyundai Sonata LF Quiz
Body Electrical System

Front Washer Motor Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 90Engine Electrical System — 58Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 114Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 50Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 213Body Electrical System — 241Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 52
22steps
~132min
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Inspection

Front Washer Motor
  1. After connecting the washer motor to the reservoir, fill the reservoir with water.
    Before filling the reservoir with water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. If necessary, clean the filter.
  2. Connect the positive (+) battery cable to terminal 2 and the negative (-) battery cable to terminal 1.
  3. Make sure the motor operates normally, the washer motor runs, and water is sprayed from the front nozzles.
  4. If they are not normal, replace the washer motor. [Front and Rear Washer]
    No Description
    1 Ground
    2 Windshield washer (+)

  5. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  6. Drain less than 650 mL of washer fluid.
  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. If the continuity does not meet the specification, replace the washer fluid level sensor.
  9. If continuity does not meet the specification, replace the washer fluid level sensor (A).
Washer Fluid Level Sensor Switch

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. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the right front wheel guard. (Refer to Body - "Front Wheel Guard")
  3. Remove the engine room cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
  4. Disconnect the washer hose (B) and the washer motor connector (A).
  5. Remove the washer reservoir inlet (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.
  6. Remove the washer motor (A) and the level sensor switch (B).

Installation

  1. Install the washer reservoir.
    Before installing the washer motor, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. If necessary, clean the filter.
  2. Install the washer motor.
  3. Install the washer hose.
  4. Connect the washer motor connector and the level sensor connector.
  5. Install the wheel guard and the guide cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Wheel Guard")
  6. Install the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
  7. Check the operation of the washer motor.

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