Kia Sorento: Washer Motor Repair Procedures - Wiper/Washer - Body Electrical SystemKia Sorento: Washer Motor Repair Procedures

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor Repair Procedures

Inspection
Washer Motor
1.
Before filling the reservoir tank with water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination.
→ Clean the filter if necessary
Note
Using wrong washer fluid may clog the washer pump and cause the malfunction of the pump motor.
2.
Fill the washer fluid after installing the washer motor in the reservoir tank.
3.
Connect positive ( + ) battery cables to terminal 2 and negative ( - ) battery cables to terminal 1 respectively.
4.
Check that the motor operates and that the washer fluid is properly spraying from the front and rear windshield.
5.
If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor.

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Inspection illustration

Washer Fluid Level Sensor
1.
Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.
2.
Drain the washer fluid less than 650 cc.
3.
Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No.2 terminal in each float position.

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Inspection illustration

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Inspection illustration

Removal
Washer Motor
1.
Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.
2.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
3.
Disconnect the washer motor connector (A).

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

4.
Separate the washer nozzle (A).

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

5.
Remove the washer motor (A).

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Washer Fluid Level Sensor
1.
Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.
2.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
3.
Disconnect the washer fluid level sensor connector (A).

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

4.
Remove the washer fluid level sensor (A).

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Reservoir tank
1.
Remove the right side front headlamp.
(Refer to Lighting System - "Headlamps")
2.
Remove the front wheel guard [RH].
(Refer to Body - "Front Wheel Guard")
3.
Separate the washer nozzle (A).

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

4.
Remove the washer reservoir tank (A) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8 lb·ft)

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Information
Clip position :

Body Electrical System — Wiper/Washer / Washer Motor / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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