Windshield Wiper/washer: Other Kia Optima I рестайлинг

WASHER SYSTEM

This is equipped with a variable speed (intermittent), modular wiper/washer system. Wiper system consists of a wiper motor, a wiper link assembly, and two wiper arms with blades. Washer assembly consists of a washer tank, a washer motor, two washer nozzles, and connecting hoses. Both systems are then connected to a wiper lever and a timer unit in steering column combination switch.

HOSES

Washer hoses are neoprene lines that carry washer fluid to washer nozzles. There are three hose pieces, a three-port hose joint, and a two-port hose joint. Hoses can be replaced individually. Washer hose system also has three replaceable hold-down clips.

MOTOR

Washer motor pumps washer fluid to washer nozzles. It is a single speed 12V DC motor to a pump mechanism. It is a replaceable item.

NOZZLES

Washer nozzles deliver washer fluid directly to windshield. Nozzles are replaceable as an individual item.

TIMER UNIT

Timer unit controls intermittent operation of wiper system. It is part of wiper unit assembly in steering column combination switch. For unit-related electrical problems, see WIPER/WASHER in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. For removal procedures, refer to MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH article.

ARM

Wiper arms are metal arms which pull wiper blades across windshield. They are spring-loaded to firmly hold blades onto windshield during operation of wiper system. They are individual units consisting of a driver's side and a passenger side arm.

BLADES

Wiper blades are metal frames with rubber inserts. They are available as a unit, or inserts can be replaced separately.

MOTOR AND BRACKET

Motor is a 12V DC, two-speed unit which provides power to wiper system. It is connected to a transmission (gear box) in mounting bracket which reduces motor rpm and increases torque. This low rpm, high torque motion is then transmitted to wiper link assembly. Motor and bracket are a single, replaceable item.

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1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove wiper arms and blades. see scheme 2
3. Remove nuts and fasteners from cowl vent.
4. Remove wiper motor and link assembly. Disconnect wiper motor harness connector. Remove two bolts from wiper motor and link assembly. Separate motor assembly from wiper link assembly.
5. Remove three wiper motor mounting bolts from wiper motor and link assembly.

WASHER NOZZLE

1. Release holding clip by inserting a thin screwdriver between nozzle and bushing.
2. Remove nozzle from hood and then disconnect nozzle from neoprene hose.

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1. Disconnect washer nozzles from hood panel.
2. Unclip hoses from hood clips.
3. Disconnect hose clips on side panel.
4. Disconnect hose from washer motor.

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1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove fasteners and bolt from mud guard and gently pull mud guard downward fully.
3. Remove two bolts on washer tank.
4. Remove hose connector from washer motor.
5. Remove washer motor and washer tank.
6. Drain washer tank and then separate washer motor from washer tank.

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1. With the washer motor connected to the washer tank, fill the washer tank with water.
2. Connect battery positive (+) and negative (-) cables to terminals 2 and 1 respectively to see that the washer motor runs and water is pumped.