Washer Motor Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the washer motor connector from the washer motor.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Washer Motor Connector From Washer Motor
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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.

Fig 2: Connecting Washer Motor Terminal A To Positive Battery Terminal (Front Side)
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Fig 3: Identifying Washer Motor Connector Terminals (Front Side)
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- 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.

Fig 4: Connecting Washer Motor Terminal B To Positive Battery Terminal (Rear Side)

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Fig 5: Identifying Washer Motor Connector Terminals (Rear Side)

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If there is any malfunction, replace the washer motor. (See WASHER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)