Kia Sportage: Windshield Wiper/Washer / Head Lamp Washer Motor Repair procedures

Removal

Head Lamp Washer Motor

•	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 engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

3.	Remove the front wheel guard [RH]. (Refer to Body - "Front Wheel Guard")

4.	Drain the washer fluid to less than 650 cc.

5.	Disconnect the washer hose (A) and head lamp washer motor connector (B).

6.	Remove the head lamp washer motor (C) after loosening mounting screw.

Head Lamp Washer Actuator

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")

3.	Remove the head lamp washer actuator (A) after loosening the mounting bolts (C) and remove the hose (B).

Installation

Head Lamp Washer Motor

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.

2.	Install the head lamp washer motor.

3.	Connect the head lamp washer motor connector.

4.	Install the front wheel guard [RH].

5.	Install the engine room under cover.

6.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Head Lamp Washer Actuator

1.	Install the head lamp washer actuator.

2.	Install the front bumper cover.

3.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

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