Body Electrical System

Front Wiper Motor

8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
0102030405010.88N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Wiper Arm and Blade (Passenger)
2. Wiper Arm and Blade (Driver)
3. Wiper Arm Cover
4. Wiper Motor and Linkage Assembly
5. Hood Top Cover

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the upper hood cover.

    (Refer to Body - "Upper Cowl Cover")

  2. Remove the wiper motor and linkage (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 6.9 - 10.8 N·m

  3. Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A).

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

  1. Remove the connector from the wiper motor.

    No. Description
    1 -
    2 Battery
    3 Wiper Motor (Park)
    4 Wiper Motor (High)
    5 Ground
    6 Wiper Motor (Low)
  2. Connect the positive (+) battery cable to terminal 2, and the negative (-) cable to terminal 5.

Inspection (with KDS)

  1. In the body electrical system, faults can be quickly diagnosed using the Korean Diagnostic System (KDS).

    The Diagnostic System (KDS) provides the following information.

    1. Self-diagnosis: check for malfunction and diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

    2. Current Data: Check the system input/output status.

    3. Operation check: Check the operating status of the system.

    4. Special Function: Control of other functions, including parameter setting and zero point adjustment.

  2. Select "Vehicle Model" and "Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU)" to inspect the vehicle using the tester.

  3. Select the "Current Data" menu to view the current input/output data status.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.