Windshield Washer Motor Inspection

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Windshield Washer Motor Inspection
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the windshield washer tank. (See WINDSHIELD WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
  3. Connect battery positive voltage to windshield washer motor terminal A and terminal B to ground.
  4. Verify that the windshield washer motor operates normally.
    • If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield washer motor.
    Fig 1: Connecting Battery Positive Voltage To Windshield Washer Motor Terminal A And Terminal B To Ground
    G03703348Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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