Washer Motor
On-vehicle Inspection ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY
HINT:
This check should be performed with the windshield washer motor and pump assembly installed to the windshield washer jar assembly.
(a) With the windshield washer motor and pump assembly installed to the washer jar, pour windshield washer fluid into the washer jar. Text in Illustration
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(b) Check that the windshield washer fluid is pumped when battery voltage is applied to the terminals.
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Condition | Specified Condition |
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Battery positive (+) → Terminal 1 Battery negative (-) → Terminal 2 |
Washer fluid is pumped |
If the result is not as specified, replace the windshield washer motor and pump assembly.
Removal REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side (See page
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2. SEPARATE WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts to separate the washer jar assembly from the vehicle body. |
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3. DRAIN WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
(a) Disconnect the washer hose from the windshield washer motor and pump assembly, and drain the windshield washer fluid. HINT: Use a container to collect the washer fluid. |
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4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector. |
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(b) Remove the windshield washer motor and pump assembly as shown in the illustration.
Installation INSTALLATION PROCEDURE1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the windshield washer motor and pump assembly. |
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(b) Connect the washer hose.
(c) Connect the connector.
2. INSTALL WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the windshield washer jar assembly with the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration. Torque: 5,5 N·m {56 kgf·cm, 49 in·lbf} |
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3. ADD WASHER FLUID
(a) Add washer fluid to the washer jar assembly.
4. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side. (See page
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