Rear Windshield Washer Inoperative/Washer Fluid Leak into Left Rear Passenger Compartment, Various Electrical Cocnerns (Inspect for Cracked Rear Washer Hose,Washer Fluid Intrusion/Replace Washer Hose)

Some customers may comment that the rear windshield washer is inoperative and washer fluid is leaking in to the left rear passenger compartment. In rare cases, the following possible electrical conditions may occur.

The rear washer hose inside the tailgate grommet may be cracked or broken, resulting in fluid leakage into the inside of the left rear "C" pillar. As a result, washer fluid may penetrate into electrical connectors C403 or C404 mounted inside the left rear interior trim "C" pillar.

Inspect the tailgate washer hose inside the grommet. If the washer hose is cracked or broken, replace the hose using the following procedure.

Notice: Use the proper genuine part washer fluid. Inadequate seasonal washer fluid or water may cause the washer hose to freeze in cold weather, resulting in a possible hose crack.

1. Inspect the tailgate washer hose inside the grommet. If the hose is cracked, replace the hose.
2. Remove the tailgate trim and the high mount stop lamp.



3. Disconnect the connector and washer hose.



4. Pull out the washer hose and harness assembly from the tailgate. Remove the insulation tape from the harness.



5. Remove the left rear interior "C" pillar trim.



6. Disconnect the washer hose joint.



7. Remove the tailgate washer hose and install a new washer hose using the applicable part number below.



8. If the vehicle has any electrical conditions, inspect for water intrusion into connectors C403 and C404.

•	If washer fluid has penetrated the connectors, clean and dry the terminals.

•	If a wiring harness and connector is damaged, replace the connector. Refer to the Diagnostic information under the Wiring Systems or Wiring Systems and Power Management sub-section.

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