Washer Motor Inspection
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- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the seal board upper. (See SEAL BOARD UPPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the washer motor connector from the washer motor.
- Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the washer motor.
- Disconnect the rear washer hose from the washer motor.WARNING:
- Water sprayed on the battery and ground could cause electrocution. When performing the washer motor inspection, prepare a container to collect washer fluid and be careful not to spray washer fluid.
- After connecting washer motor terminal A to the positive battery terminal, and terminal B to ground, verify that washer fluid sprays from the front side of the washer motor.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the washer motor. (See WASHER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- After connecting washer motor terminal B to the positive battery terminal, and washer motor terminal A to ground, verify that washer fluid sprays from the rear side of the washer motor.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the washer motor. (See WASHER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)