Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Body Electrical System

Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
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~60min
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Inspection

Check continuity between the terminals while operating the wiper and washer switch. If it is not in normal condition, replace the windshield wiper and washer switch.

Wiper Switch

Washer Switch

Removal

  1. Remove the lower/upper steering column shroud panel. (Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")
  2. Disconnect the connector (A).
  3. If the wiper and washer switch (A) must be removed, unlock the wiper switch lock with a tool without removing the steering wheel and clock spring.
  4. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")
  5. Remove the clock spring. (Refer to Restraint System - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")
  6. Remove the multifunction switch assembly (A) after loosening the 2 screws.

Installation

  1. Install the multifunction switch after connecting the connector.
  2. Install the clock spring and steering wheel.
  3. Install the upper and lower shrouds.
  4. Install the steering wheel.

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