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Repair Procedures: Inspection: Notes

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  1. With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.
    NOTE: Before filling the reservoir tank with water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. If necessary, clean the filter.
  2. Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal 2 and negative (-) battery cables to terminal 1 respectively.
  3. Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the front nozzles.
  4. If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor.
    Fig 1: Checking Front Washer Motor
    G11818168Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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    1 GND 2 Washer (+)
    Fig 2: Connecting Positive Battery Cables To Terminal 2 And Negative Battery Cables To Terminal 1
    G11818169Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.