Wipers/washers: Other Honda Insight ZE2

Reverse (Gear Position) Linked Rear Wiper

When the shift lever is shifted to R with the front windshield wiper activated, the rear wiper operates automatically even if the rear wiper switch is off.

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Rear Window

Note. If the rear window wiper malfunctions, and no DTCs are detected, test the rear window wiper motor as described below, and check for an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the rear window wiper (see step 1 ).

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1. Open the hatch, and remove the hatch lower trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH AREAS»(ref-360313-S14256358292010042800000) ).
2. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).
3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 1 and ground terminal No. 3 of the wiper motor. The motor should run. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor.
4. Connect an analog ohmmeter between rear window wiper motor 4P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4 and run the motor (repeat step 3 ). The needle of the ohmmeter should pulse. If it does not, replace the motor.

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1. Remove the front bumper (see «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360327-S24226217642010042800000) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the washer motor (B). NOTE: The illustration shows USA models.
3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 2 and ground terminal No. 1 of the washer motor. The motor should run. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace it. If the motor runs smoothly, but little or no washer fluid is pumped, check for a disconnected or blocked washer hose, or a clogged washer motor outlet.

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1. Remove the front bumper (see «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360327-S24226217642010042800000) ).
2. Remove the washer reservoir (see «WASHER RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT»(ref-360314-S31919405842010042800000) ).
3. Remove the washer fluid level switch (A) from the washer reservoir. NOTE: Fluid may flow out of the opening.
4. Check for continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 in each float position. There should be continuity when the float is down. There should be no continuity when the float is up.
5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

Windshield

Note. Be careful not to scratch or damage the hood and the body.

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1. Remove the windshield wiper arms (see «WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT»(ref-360314-S29734166752010042800000) ).
2. Remove the under-cowl panel and the hood hinge cover (see «COWL COVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-360286-S15719891662010042800000) ).
3. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the windshield wiper motor subharness (B).
4. Remove the bolts and the wiper linkage assembly (C).
5. Mark lines (A) to show the original adjustment, then remove the connection rod (B) from the linkage (C).
6. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor subharness (D) from windshield wiper motor (E).
7. Remove the three bolts, and separate the windshield wiper motor from the linkage assembly (F).

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1. Before installing the motor, connect the 5P connector to the wiper motor, and turn the windshield wiper/washer switch ON to LO or HI position, then OFF to return the motor shaft to the park position. NOTE: Do not use the windshield wiper/washer switch INT position in this step. Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts.
2. Install the wiper motor to the wiper linkage assembly in the reverse order of removal.
3. Install the linkage to the wiper motor shaft, then align the mark (A) of the linkage and the mark (B) of the wiper linkage assembly.
4. After installation, adjust the wiper arms (see «WIPER ARM/NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-360314-S23930975152010042800000) ).

Note. Be careful not to scratch or damage the hatch.

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1. Remove the cap (A), the mounting nut (B), the wiper arm (C), and the special nut (D).
2. Open the hatch, and remove the hatch lower trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH AREAS»(ref-360313-S14256358292010042800000) ).
3. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the rear window wiper motor (B).
4. Remove the three bolts and the rear window wiper motor.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Grease the moving parts. Before reinstalling the wiper arm, connect the 4P connector to the wiper motor and turn the rear window wiper switch ON then OFF to return the wiper shaft to the park position. Check the wiper motor operation.

Note. Always pull up the driver's side wiper blade first.

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1. Remove the caps, the nuts, and the wiper arms.

Note. Be careful not to damage the hatch.

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1. Remove the cover, the nut, and the wiper arm.

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1. Remove the front bumper (see «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-360327-S24226217642010042800000) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the washer motor (B), and disconnect the 2P connector (C) from the washer fluid level switch (D) (Canada models). Washer Reservoir Capacity: 2.5 L (2.6 US qt): USA models 4.85 L (5.1 US qt): Canada models NOTE: The illustration shows Canada models.
3. Disconnect the washer tube(s) (E), then if necessary, remove the washer motor. NOTE: Fluid may flow out of the opening.
4. Canada models: Remove the bolts (A) and the clip (B), then remove the washer reservoir (C).
5. Remove the washer fluid level switch (D).
6. USA models: Remove the bolts (A) and the clip (B), then remove the washer reservoir (C).
7. Install the washer reservoir in the reverse order of removal. Fill the reservoir, and check the washer motor operation.

Note. Always pull up the driver's side wiper blade first.

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1. Gently pry up the lock (A) of the wiper blade assembly (B), and remove the wiper blade assembly from the wiper arm (C).
2. Slide the wiper blade (A) out from the wiper blade holder (B).
3. Align the groove (A) of each rail (B) with the tabs in a new wiper blade (C), then install the wiper blade and the rails into the blade holder in the reverse order of removal.
4. Install the wiper blade assemblies onto the wiper arms in the reverse order of removal.
5. Test the wiper operation. If the blades slip, turn the wiper switch OFF, and reinstall the blades securely.

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1. Turn the wiper blade assembly (A), and remove the lock from the wiper arm (B).
2. Pull the wiper blade (A) up, and slide it out from the wiper blade holder (B).
3. Install a new wiper blade in the reverse order of removal.
4. Install the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm in the reverse order of removal.
5. Test the wiper operation. If the blade slips, turn the wiper switch OFF, and reinstall the blade securely.