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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade after removing a nut (B) and wiper cap (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Cap & Mounting Nut
    G07424885Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Wiper Arm & Blade
    G07424886Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. If necessary, release the wiper blade fixing clip by pulling up and remove the wiper blade from the inside radius of wiper arm.
    Fig 3: Releasing Wiper Blade Fixing Clip
    G07424887Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the cowl top cover (A) after removing clips (5 EA).
    Fig 4: Identifying Cowl Top Cover
    G07424888Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A) from the wiper motor & linkage assembly.
    Fig 5: Identifying Wiper Motor Connector
    G07424889Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage assembly (A) after removing 2 bolts and nut.
    Fig 6: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor & Linkage Assembly
    G07424890Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Hold the wiper motor crank arm and remove the upper linkage (A) from the wiper motor crank arm.
    Fig 7: Identifying Wiper Motor Crank Arm & Upper Linkage
    G07424891Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Before removing the wiper motor and linkage assembly, make sure that the linkage is stopped at automatic 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.
    Put the matchmark on the wiper motor and linkage assembly.
    Be careful not to bend the linkage.
  8. Remove the lower linkage (A) from the wiper motor crank arm.
    Fig 8: Identifying Lower Linkage
    G07424892Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    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.
  9. Remove the crank arm (A) after loosening nut (B).
    Fig 9: Identifying Crank Arm & Nut
    G07424893Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the wiper motor after loosening the 3 screws.
    Fig 10: Identifying Wiper Motor Screws
    G07424894Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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