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Rear Wiper and Washer Inspection

INSPECTION

REAR WIPER MOTOR CHECK






Inspect the rear wiper motor is conducted by removing the harness connector with the motor attached to the vehicle.

WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
Connect the battery to the rear wiper motor as shown in the illustration (A) and check the motor operation.

WIPER MOTOR AT STOP POSITION OPERATION
1. Connect the battery to the rear wiper motor as shown in the illustration (A).
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the rear windshield wiper motor while it is turning and then check to see that the motor stops.
3. Re-connect the battery as shown in Figure (B).
4. Check to see that the rear windshield wiper motor runs and then stops at the automatic stop position.

REAR WASHER MOTOR CHECK






1. Remove the washer tank assembly with the washer hose attached. Then fill the washer tank with water.
2. Check to see that the water sprays vigorously when connecting the positive battery terminal to terminal number 2 and terminal number 1 to the negative battery terminal.

REAR WASHER FLUID EJECTION CHECK

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the nozzle when inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver into it.






For vertical aiming of washer nozzle, insert a flat-tipped screwdriver into the nozzle and move it to the arrow direction.

REAR WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH CHECK






Check continuity between the switch terminals.