Kia Rio: Front Wiper Motor Installation

1.	Install the wiper motor.

2.	Install the crank arm.

Install the lower and upper linkage to the wiper motor crank arm.

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 linkage exactly.

Be careful not to bend the linkage.

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 lb-ft)

5.	Install the cowl top cover.

Install the windshield wiper arm and blade.

Tightening torque :

22.6 ~ 26.5 Nm (2.3 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 16.7 ~ 19.6 lb-ft)

-	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. A : Glass marking point (Driver) B : Glass marking point (Assistant)

Set the cowl top cover on the specified spray position.

-	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 (㎜)
A	20.8	528
B	20.8	528
C	2.0	51
D	2.0	51
E	23.1	586.5
F	12.8	325
G	10.6	269
H	10.6	269
I	12.8	325
J	23.1	586.5
K	11.8	299.5
L	11.8	299.5

Front Wiper Motor Removal

1. Loosen the windshield wiper arm nut (A) after removing a wiper cap (B). 2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. ...

Front Wiper Motor Inspection

Speed Operation Check 1. Remove the connector (A) from the wiper motor. 1. - 2. IGN+ 3. Parking 4. High 5. GND 6. Low ...

Kia Rio: Front Wiper Motor Installation

Front Wiper Motor Removal

Front Wiper Motor Inspection

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