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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: Disconnecting Washer Motor Connector
    G11818172Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Removing Level Sensor Connector
    G11818173Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the washer motor (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Washer Motor
    G11818174Courtesy 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: Removing Washer Reservoir Bolt (1 Of 2)
G11818175Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 5: Removing Washer Reservoir & Bolt (1 Of 2)
G11818176Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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