Kia Carens: Windshield Wiper/Washer / Front Washer Motor Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Front Washer Motor Repair procedures

Inspection

Front and Rear Washer Motor

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

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

2.	Connect the terminals after disconncting the connector.

3.	Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the front nozzles.

If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor.

[Standard Type]

No.	Description
1	Ground
2	Windshield washer (+)
3	Rear washer (+)

[Head Lamp Washer Type]

No.	Description
1	Ground
2	Windshield washer (+)
3	Rear washer (+)

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 [Standard Type] [Head Lamp Washer Type]

Head Lamp Washer Motor

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

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 1 and negative (+) battery cables to terminal 2 respectively.

3.	Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the head lamp washer nozzles.

4.	If they are abnormal, replace the head lamp washer motor.

Removal

–	When servicing the washer pump, be careful not to damage the washer pump seal.

–	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. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")

3.	Remove the head lamp washer nozzle (A) after loosening bolts (2EA). [LH] [RH]

4.	Remove the washer hose and disconnect the washer motor connector and washer fluid level sensor connector.

5.	Remove the washer motor (A). [Standard Type] [Head Lamp Washer Type]

6.	Remove the head lamp washer pump (A) after disconnecting the connector.

7.	Remove the washer reservoir after removing bolts (A).

Installation

Reassemble the washer reservoir.

Tightening torque (Bolt)

3.9 ~ 5.9 Nm (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~4.3 lbf.ft)

Before installing the pump motor, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. if necessary, clean the filter into the pump motor.

2.	Install the head lamp washer pump and washer motor.

3.	Install the washer nozzle.

4.	Connect the washer motor connector and washer hose.

5.	Reassemble the front bumper cover.

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