Kia Rio: Windshield Wiper/Washer / Front Washer Motor

Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Front Washer Motor

Repair procedures

Inspection

Front Washer Motor

With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.

•	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 1 and negative (-) battery cables to terminal 2 respectively.

3.	Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the front nozzles.

If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor.

[Front & Rear washer]

No.	Description
1	Front windshield washer (+)
2	Ground
3	Rear washer (+)

Removal

Front Washer Motor

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Remove the engine room under cover.

D 1.4 U2 TCI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

G 1.0 T-GDI KAPPA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

G 1.2 MPI KAPPA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

G 1.4 MPI KAPPA (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 washer motor connector (B).

6.	Remove the front washer motor (C).

Reservoir Tank

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Remove the engine room under cover.

D 1.4 U2 TCI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

G 1.0 T-GDI KAPPA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

G 1.2 MPI KAPPA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

G 1.4 MPI KAPPA (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.	Remove the wiring mounting clip (A).

6.	Disconnect the washer hoses (B) and connector (C).

7.	Remove the reservoir tank (D) after loosening the bolts.

Installation

Front 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 front washer motor.

3.	Connect the front washer motor connector.

4.	Install the front wheel guard [RH].

5.	Install the engine room under cover.

6.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Reservoir Tank

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 reservoir tank.

3.	Install the washer motor hose and connectors.

4.	Install the front wheel guard [RH].

5.	Install the engine room under cover.

6.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

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