Washer Motor

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Washer Motor
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  1. Pour the washer fluid into the washer jar with the washer motor and the pump installed to the washer jar assembly.
  2. Connect the battery positive (+) to terminal No. 2 of the washer motor and the pump, the battery negative (-) to terminal No. 1 of the washer motor and the pump. See Fig 1. Check that the water comes out from the washer jar. Replace washer motor as necessary.
Fig 1: Inspecting Washer Motor Operation
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