Kia Optima: Wiper/Washer / Wiper Motor
Schematic diagrams
| Connector and Terminal Function |
Pin
|
Function
|
1
|
Ground (-)
|
2
|
Parking
|
3
|
Power (+)
|
4
|
Low
|
5
|
High
|
Repair procedures
| 1. |
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
|
| 2. |
Remove the wiper motor & linkage assembly (A) after loosening the mounting
bolts.
|
Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)
|
|
| 3. |
Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A).
|
| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of the removal.
|
| 1. |
In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using
the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS).
The diagnostic system(KDS) provides the following information.
| (1) |
Self diagnosis : Checking failure and code number (DTC).
|
| (2) |
Current data : Checking the system input/output data state.
|
| (3) |
Actuation test : Checking the system operation condition.
|
| (4) |
Additional function : Controlling other features including system
option setting and zero point adjustment.
|
|
| 2. |
Select the 'Car model' and the 'Integrated body control unit (IBU)' to
be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.
|
| 3. |
Select the 'Current Data' menu to search the current state of the input/output
data.
|
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
If necessary, remove the blade by pushing it in the direction arrow after
opening the hook (A).
...
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
If wiper switch needs to be replaced, replace the multifunction switch
assembly.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Multifunct ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Disassembly
•
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
•
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine ...
Blade inspection
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make
the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the windshield wipers. Common sources of contaminati ...
Wiper Arm
Washer Switch