Windshield Wiper/washer System - Hev: Removal & Installation Kia Optima III

Installation

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

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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. WARNING: 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 a nut.
11. Remove the wiper motor bracket (A) after loosening the bolts.

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1. Install the wiper motor.
2. Install the crank arm. Tightening torque: 24.5 ~ 26.4Nm (2.5 ~ 2.7, kgf.m, 18.0 ~ 19.5 lbf.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 ~ 11Nm (0.7 ~ 1.1, kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lbf.ft)
5. Install the cowl top cover.
6. Install the windshield wiper arm and blade. Tightened torque: 22.5 ~ 26.4 Nm (2.3 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 16.6 ~ 21.7 lbf.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). Specified position Distance (in) Distance (mm) A 20.24 514.3 B 2.46 62.6 C 12.33 313.3 D 7.39 187.7 E 6.41 162.8 F 7.32 186 G 13.56 344.6

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1. Remove the connector (A) from the wiper motor. 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 as below table. CAUTION: Common 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.

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1. With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water. NOTE: Before filling the reservoir tank with water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. if necessary, clean the filter.
2. Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal 2 and negative (-) battery cables to terminal 1 respectively.
3. Check that the motor operates normally and the washer motor runs and water sprays from the front nozzles.
4. If they are abnormal, replace the washer motor. NO Description 1 GND 2 Washer (+)

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1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Drain the washer fluid less than 650 cc.
3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminal in each float position. There should be continuity when the float is down. There should be no continuity when the float is up.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the washer fluid level switch.

Removal

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1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to the " «FRONT BUMPER»(ref-535727-S27245768842013031200000) ")
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).

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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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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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.