Windshield Washer Motor: Service and Repair

Removal

CAUTION:
1) When servicing the washer pump, be careful not to damage the washer pump seal.
2) Do not operate the washer pump before filling the washer reservoir.
Failure to do so could result in premature pump failure.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front bumper cover.
3. Remove the front head lamp assembly.

4. Remove the washer hose and the washer motor connector (A) and the washer fluid level sensor connector(B).




5. Remove the washer reservoir 2 bolts.




6. Remove the mounting bolts of air suspension reservoir tank under the washer reservoir in order to make easier to remove washer tank. But, do not disconnect air hose.
7. Remove the washer reservoir after loosening the mounting bolt from the lower and of washer reservoir

Inspection

Front Washer Motor
1. With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.

NOTE:
Before filling the reservoir tank with water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. if necessary, clean the filter.

2. Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal 2 and negative (-) battery cables to terminal 1 respectively.
3. Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the front nozzles.
4. If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor.
(Connector NO.1 : Windshield washer (+), 2: Ground)





Washer Fluid Level Sensor Switch
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Drain the washer fluid less than 650 cc.
3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No.2 terminal in each float position.
There should be continuity when the float is down.
There should be no continuity when the float is up.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the washer fluid level switch









Head Lamp Washer Motor
1. With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.

NOTE:
Before filling the reservoir tank with water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. if necessary, clean the filter.

2. Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal 2 and negative (-) battery cables to terminal 1 respectively.
3. Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the head lamp nozzles.
4. If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor.

Installation

1. Install the washer reservoir.

NOTE:
Before installing the pump motor, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. If necessary clean the filter in to the pump motor.

2. Install the washer motor hose and connectors.
3. Install the air suspension reserve tank bolts.
4. Install the head lamp assembly.
5. Install the front bumper cover.