Where is my rear washer fluid reservoir - 2004 Kia Sorento

From the 2013 operators manual;

Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever returns to its starting position when released.

The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and the rear window. Check the fluid level in the reservoir if either washer is not working.

Hello, The washer reservoir for the rear is the same as the one for the front. It has two small fluid pumps on the bottom of the reservoir, one for the front and one for the rear. If your rear washer isn't spraying, I would suspect there is a clog somewhere in the wash fluid tube leading back to the nozzle. If you have an air supply with a small tipped air blower, you can usually put a small amount of air through the line to see if it clears. I would advise to gain access to the rear washer tube and disconnect it and introduce the air at that location. Just figured I'd add that bit of diagnosis in case that was your problem. Hope this info helps!

not 100% on this, but typically, you have to open the back hatch, and there will be a small rubber cap over the opening for the washer fluid located on or near the top of one of the taillight lenses on either side of the vehicle.


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Just one.Check the lines and the pump at reservoir,

One can get a repair kit that includes a new motor pump and wiring clips, or

one can get the original motor that plugs into the windshield wiper fluid reservoir.

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Windshield wiper reservoir (gives idea of how to change the windshield wiper fluid pump motor) Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the right front wheel and splash shield.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the pumps and detach the rear washer hose.
5. Place a drain pan under the reservoir if it contains fluid.
6. Disconnect the front washer hose at the wiper unit in the engine compartment. NOTE: The front hose will be removed with the reservoir.
   
7. Let the fluid drain from the reservoir.
8. Remove the mounting screws and the reservoir.

To Install:

1. Install the fluid reservoir with the mounting screws.
2. Connect the front washer hose in the engine compartment.
3. Connect the electrical connectors and rear washer hose.
4. Install the splash shield.
5. Install the right front wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.

All washer fluid comes from the same reservoir. If your not getting washer fluid to the rear washer, it could either be a plugged or broken washer fluid line, or rear washer fluid pump.

the pump motor likely is bad. get a used washer fluid reservoir at a pick n pull yourself or at car-part.com. page with * is lowest cost.

Pump and Reservoir, Windshield Washer Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
   
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
   
3. Remove the RH wheel (1007).
   
4. Remove the RH front fender splash shield (16103). Refer to Section 01-02 for the removal procedure.
   
5. Remove the windshield washer reservoir top bolt.
   
   
6. Disconnect the windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor electrical connector.
   
7. Disconnect the rear window washer pump electrical connector from the rear window washer pump.
   
8. Disconnect the windshield washer pump electrical connector from the windshield washer pump (17664).
   
9. Place a suitable drain pan under the windshield washer reservoir (17618) and drain the washer fluid.
   
10. NOTE: The rear window washer hose end is color-coded, matching the connector on the rear window washer pump. Match the colors to ensure proper installation.
    
    Disconnect the washer hoses from the windshield washer pump and the rear window washer pump on the windshield washer reservoir.
    
    
11. Loosen the two windshield washer reservoir side bolts.
    
12. Remove the windshield washer reservoir by sliding it out of the side slots.
    
13. Remove the windshield washer pump.
    
    Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the lug nuts (1012) to 98-118 Nm (72-87 lb-ft).

This comes directly from the owners manual.
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the front windshield washer.

U may have a kinked supply line at the tailgate.

same reservoir different pump located higher in the side of the reservoir start checking electrical that follow the hoses (should have posted it hear)

if i am not mistaken it uses the same reservoir as your windshield washers. if its not working it may be plugged or malfunctioning.