KIA Niro: Front Washer Motor Repair procedures

Inspection

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

Warning

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

  1. Connect positive (+) battery cables to power terminal (Front : 1, Rear 3) and negative (-) battery cables to ground terminal 2 respectively.

  1. Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the front nozzles.
  2. If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor.

Washer Fluid Level Sensor Switch

  1. Drain the washer fluid less than 650 cc.
  2. 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.

  3. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the washer fluid level switch

  1. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the washer fluid level switch.

Removal

Washer Motor

  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

  2. Drain the washer fluid to less than 650 cc.
  3. Disconnect the washer hose (A) and washer motor connector (B).
  4. Remove the front washer motor (C).

Washer Fluid Level Sensor

Washer Fluid Level Sensor

  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

  2. Drain the washer fluid to less than 650 cc.
  3. Remove the washer fluid level sensor switch (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).

Reservoir

Reservoir

  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

  2. Remove the front wheel guard (RH).

    (Refer to Body - "Front Wheel Guard")

  3. Drain the washer fluid to less than 650 cc.
  4. Disconnect the washer motor connector (A).

  1. Remove the reservoir.

(1) Separate the washer hose.

(2) Remove the reservoir by loosening the bolts and screw.

Installation

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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