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Repair Procedures: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • 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.

    (Refer to the "FRONT BUMPER ")

  3. Remove the washer hose and disconnect the washer motor connector (A) and level sensor connector (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Washer Motor Connector
    G08309464Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Identifying Level Sensor Connector
    G08309465Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the washer motor (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Washer Motor
    G08309466Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Washer fluid may flow out of the opening of reservoir.
  5. Remove the washer reservoir after removing 2 bolts (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Washer Reservoir Mounting Bolt
    G08309467Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Identifying Washer Reservoir Mounting Bolt
    G08309468Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.