Kia Sportage: Windshield Wiper/Washer / Head Lamp Washer Motor Repair procedures
Head Lamp Washer Motor
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When servicing the washer pump, be careful not to damage the
washer pump seal.
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Do not operate the washer pump before filling the washer reservoir.
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Failure to do so could result in premature pump failure.
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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Remove the front wheel guard [RH].
(Refer to Body - "Front Wheel Guard")
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Drain the washer fluid to less than 650 cc.
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Disconnect the washer hose (A) and head lamp washer motor connector
(B).
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Remove the head lamp washer motor (C) after loosening mounting screw.

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Head Lamp Washer Actuator
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
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Remove the head lamp washer actuator (A) after loosening the mounting
bolts (C) and remove the hose (B).

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Head Lamp Washer Motor
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If necessary, clean the washer motor filter.
Before installing the pump motor, check the filter for any foreign
material or contamination. If necessary, clean the filter in
the pump motor.
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Install the head lamp washer motor.
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Connect the head lamp washer motor connector.
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Install the front wheel guard [RH].
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Install the engine room under cover.
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Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Head Lamp Washer Actuator
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Install the head lamp washer actuator.
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Install the front bumper cover.
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Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Inspection
Front Washer Motor
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With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir
tank with water.
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