Windshield Wiper & Washer System Hyundai Santa Fe III

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1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds (A) after loosening 3 screws.
3. Disconnect the connector (A).
4. If necessary of removing the wiper & washer switch (A), release the lock of wiper switch using tool without removing the steering wheel and the clock spring.
5. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to «STEERING WHEEL - SANTA FE»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/steering-column/#steering-wheel)
6. Remove the clock spring. (Refer to " «DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/airbag/#airbag-modules-clock-spring) ")
7. Remove the multifunction switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws (2EA).

Installation

1. Install the multifunction switch after connecting the connector.
2. Install the clock spring and steering.
3. Install the upper and lower shroud.
4. Install the steering wheel.

Inspection

Check for continuity between the terminals while operating the wiper and washer switch. If it is not normal condition, replace wiper and wiper switch.

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1. Loosen the windshield wiper arm nut after removing a wiper cap (A).
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade (B)
3. If necessary, release the wiper blade fixing clip by pulling up and remove the wiper blade from the inside radius of wiper arm.
4. Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to «COWL TOP COVER - SANTA FE»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/exterior-body-panels/#cowl-top-cover) .
5. Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A) from the wiper motor & linkage assembly.
6. Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage assembly (A) after removing 3 bolts.
7. Hold the wiper motor crank arm and remove the upper linkage (A) from the wiper motor crank arm. CAUTION: Before removing the wiper motor and linkage assembly, make sure that the linkage is stopped at auto stop position. To install the wiper motor crank arm exactly, check that the linkage is aligned with the crank arm in straight line and the angle of each linkages. Be careful not to bend the linkage.
8. Remove the lower linkage (A) from the wiper motor crank arm. CAUTION: To install the wiper motor crank arm exactly, check that the linkage is aligned with the crank arm in straight line and the angle of each linkages. Be careful not to bend the linkage.
9. Remove the crank arm (B) after loosening a nut (A).
10. Remove the bracket (A) after loosening the screws (3EA).
11. Remove the wiper motor (A) from the tube.

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1. Install the wiper motor.
2. Install the crank arm. Tightening torque: 12.7 ~ 17.6 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft) CAUTION: To install the wiper motor crank arm, make sure that the linkage is aligned with the crank arm in straight line and set the angle of each linkages exactly.
3. Install the lower and upper linkage to the wiper motor crank arm. CAUTION: To install the wiper motor crank arm, make sure that the linkage is aligned with the crank arm in straight line and set the angle of each linkages exactly. Be careful not to bend the linkage.
4. Install the wiper motor and linkage assembly and then connect the wiper motor connector. Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lbf-ft)
5. Install the cowl top cover.
6. Install the windshield wiper arm and blade. Tightening torque: 22.5 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.3 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 16.6 ~ 19.5 lbf-ft) NOTE: The windshield wiper motor must be cycled to make sure that it is in the park position. If necessary, adjust the wiper arm and blade.
7. Install the wiper arm and blade to the specified position. Auto stop position (Blade)

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1. Remove the connector (A) from the wiper motor.
2. Attach the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.
3. Check that the motor operates at low or high speed as below table. CAUTION: Common sources of contamination are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes. If the blades are not wiping properly, clean both the window and the blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Front and Rear Washer Motor

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 3 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.

[Front & Rear washer]

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1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery 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. There should be continuity when the float is down. There should be no continuity when the float is up.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the washer fluid level switch

Removal

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1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to " «FRONT BUMPER COVER»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-bumper-grille) ")
3. Remove the washer hose and disconnect the washer motor connector and washer fluid level sensor connector.
4. Remove the washer motor (A).
5. Remove the washer reservoir after removing bolts (A).

1. Reassemble the washer reservoir. NOTE: Before installing the pump motor, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. if necessary, clean the filter into the pump motor.
2. Connect the washer motor connector and washer hose.
3. Install the washer reservoir. Tightening torque (Bolt) 3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lbf-ft)
4. Reassemble the front bumper cover.

See also:
• STEERING WHEEL - SANTA FE
• DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING
• COWL TOP COVER - SANTA FE
• FRONT BUMPER COVER