KIA Niro: Windshield Wiper-Washer Switch Repair procedures

Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Body Electrical System / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Windshield Wiper-Washer Switch Repair procedures

Windshield Wiper/Washer / Components And Components Location

Front wiper arm & blade
Wiper & washer switch
Front washer hose & nozzle
Front wiper motor & linkage assembly
Washer motor
Washer reservoir
Wiper/Washer relay (Built-in engine room PCB block)
Rear washer hose & nolzzle
Rear wiper arm & blade
Rear view camera
Rear wiper motor

Windshield Wiper-Washer Switch Repair procedures

Removal

Front Wiper Arm

If necessary, remove the blade by pushing it in the direction arrow after opening the hook (A).

Warning

Move the windshield glass wiper blades to the service position as follows; After turning off the engine, move the wiper switch to the single wiping (MIST) position within 20 seconds and hold the switch more than 2 seconds until the wiper blade is in the service position.
After turning ignition to the ON position, move the wiper switch to the single wiping (MIST) and wiper arms will return to the normal operating position.

Remove the wiper arms (A) by loosening the nuts after removing the caps.

Tightening torque : 22.6 - 26.5 N*m (2.3 - 2.7 kgf*m, 16.6 - 19.5 lb*ft)

Rear Wiper Arm

Rear Wiper Arm

If necessary, remove the blade (A) by pulling it.

Remove the rear wiper cap (A).

Remove the rear wiper arm (A) after loosening the mounting nut.

Tightening torque : 3.9 - 6.9 N*m (0.4 - 0.7 kgf*m, 2.9 - 5.1 lbf*ft)

Installation

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Warning

When installing, place the wiper arm to the specified position and then tighten the nut.

Front wiper

Place the passenger blade to the setting position at windshield glass clear marking (A).

Rear wiper

Wiper blade to be lined up on marking (A).

Front Wiper Motor

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Rain Sensor Repair procedures

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