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Windshield Wiper System & Washer System - Except Hev: Removal & Installation Kia Optima III

Wiper/washer Systems 25 illustrations ~873 words

Installation

  1. Install the wiper switch.
  2. Install the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

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Scheme 15: Component Location

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Scheme 16: Removal

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  1. Loosen the windshield wiper arm nut (B) after removing a wiper cap (A).
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade (A).
  3. If necessary, release the wiper blade fixing clip by pulling up and remove the wiper blade from the inside radius of wiper arm.
  4. Disconnect the washer hose (A) connected to cowl top cover.
  5. Remove the weather strip and the cowl top cover (A) after removing rivets.
  6. Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A) from the wiper motor & linkage assembly.
  7. Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage assembly (A) after removing 3 bolts.
  8. Hold the wiper motor crank arm and remove the upper linkage (A) from the wiper motor crank arm. CAUTION: Before removing the wiper motor and linkage assembly, make sure that the linkage is stopped at auto stop position. To install the wiper motor crank arm exactly, check that the linkage is aligned with the crank arm in straight line and the angle of each linkages. Be careful not to bend the linkage.
  9. Remove the lower linkage (A) from the wiper motor crank arm. CAUTION: To install the wiper motor crank arm exactly, check that the linkage is aligned with the crank arm in straight line and the angle of each linkages. Be careful not to bend the linkage.
  10. Remove the crank arm (A) after loosening nut.
  11. Remove the wiper motor bracket (A) after loosening the bolts.

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Scheme 28: Installation
  1. Install the wiper motor.
  2. Install the crank arm. Tightening torque: 24.5 ~ 26.4 Nm (2.5 ~ 2.7, kgf.m, 18.0 ~ 19.5 lb.ft) CAUTION: To install the wiper motor crank arm, make sure that the linkage is aligned with the crank arm in straight line and set the angle of each linkages exactly.
  3. Install the lower and upper linkage to the wiper motor crank arm. CAUTION: To install the wiper motor crank arm, make sure that the linkage is aligned with the crank arm in straight line and set the angle of each linkages exactly. Be careful not to bend the linkage.
  4. Install the wiper motor and linkage assembly and then connect the wiper motor connector. Tightening torque: 7 ~ 11 Nm (0.7 ~ 1.1, kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb.ft)
  5. Install the cowl top cover.
  6. Install the windshield wiper arm and blade. Tightening torque: 22.5 ~ 26.4 Nm (2.3 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 16.6 ~ 21.7 lb.ft) NOTE: The windshield wiper motor must be cycled to make sure that it is in the auto stop position. If necessary, adjust the wiper arm and blade.
  7. Install the wiper arm and blade to the auto stop position. Auto stop position (Blade)
  8. Set the cowl top cover on the specified spray position.

Note. When you turn on the washer, confirm 50% or more of washer fluid lands within the spray area. If the spray area is not within the standard positions, adjust the nozzle(s).

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Specified positionDistance (in)Distance (mm)
A20.24514.3
B2.4662.6
C12.33313.3
D7.39187.7
E6.41162.8
F7.32186
G13.56344.6

SPECIFIED POSITION REFERENCE CHART

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Scheme 30: Speed Operation Check
  1. Remove the connector (A) from the wiper motor. SPEED DESCRIPTION CHART NO Description 1 GND 2 Parking 3 Battery (-) 4 LOW 5 HI
  2. Attach the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.
  3. Check that the motor operates at low or high speed (Scheme 31)

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CAUTIONCommon sources of contamination are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes. If the blades are not wiping properly, clean both the window and the blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Removal

CAUTIONWhen servicing the washer pump, be careful not to damage the washer pump seal. Do not operate the washer pump before filling the washer reservoir. Failure to do so could result in premature pump failure.

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front bumper. Refer to «FRONT BUMPER»(ref-429584-S24274374532011101500000) .
  3. Remove the washer hose and disconnect the washer motor connector (A) and level sensor connector (B).
  4. Remove the washer motor (A). NOTE: Washer fluid may flow out of the opening of reservoir.
  5. Remove the washer reservoir after removing 2 bolts (A).

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  1. Install the washer reservoir. NOTE: Before installing the pump motor, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. if necessary, clean the filter into the pump motor.
  2. Install the washer motor.
  3. Install the washer hose.
  4. Connect the washer motor connector and level sensor connector.
  5. Install the front bumper.
  6. Check the washer motor operation.

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Scheme 37: Circuit Diagram
CAUTIONThe rain sensor may not operate properly if contaminated. Protect the rain sensor surface by not removing the cover until installation time. The coupling pad on the rain sensor surface has adhesive strength. Take care when installing the sensor. If the sensor is separated from the windshield by force, the sensor or windshield may be damaged. Take care when removing the sensor.

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  1. Remove the rain sensor cover (A) first. Be careful not to damage the cover latch by applying excessive force. To remove the latch, pull aside the latch using the cover hole (B) with the little (-) screwdriver (C).
  2. Remove the wiring harness connector (D) from sensor.
  3. Rain sensor module is attached to the front windshield by glue replacing the front windshield, remove the rain sensor module from the existing front windshield and install on the new front windshield.

Note. In case of the windshield with reflection layer which reflects the infrared rays in sensing field, remove the reflection layer from the rain sensor mounting position prior to installation. Avoid contamination of the sensor during installation.

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Scheme 39: Installation
  1. Install the rain sensor bracket to the windshield glass using the tape. CAUTION: It is very important that the coupling pad pushes against the windshield completely to prevent bubbles from forming at the contact surface.
  2. Connect the rain sensor connector, and then install the sensor cover.