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Rear Wiper Motor: Installation

  1. Attach wiper motor ball joint to wiper link assembly.
  2. Install and tighten three wiper motor mounting bolts.

    Tighten mounting bolts to12~15 lb-ft (16~20 N.m, 1.6~2.0 kg-m) 

  3. Connect wiper motor harness connector.
  4. Position rear hatch trim.
  5. Install four fasteners on rear hatch trim.
  6. Install six screws on rear hatch trim.
  7. Install one assist grip mounting bolt and cover.
    Fig 1: Installing Assist Grip Mounting Bolt And Cover
    G02536924Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Position rear hatch trim and press in.
    Fig 2: Positioning Rear Hatch Trim And Pressing In
    G02536925Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install hanger strap on rear hatch.
  10. Connect negative battery cable.