Kia Sportage: Rear Wiper Motor: Repair procedures

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Body Electrical System / Rear Wiper/Washer / Rear Wiper Motor: Repair procedures

Inspection

Rear Wiper Motor

1.	Remove the 4P connector from the rear wiper motor.

2.	Connect battery positive (+) and negative (-) cables to terminals 2 and 1 respectively.

Check that the motor operates normally. Replace the motor if it operates abnormally.

No	Description	No	Description
1	GND	3	Parking
2	Switch	4	IGN(+)

Automatic Stop Operation Check

1.	Operate the motor at low speed using the stalk control.

2.	Stop the motor operation anywhere except at the off position by disconnecting terminal 2.

3.	Connect terminals 2 and 3.

4.	Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.

5.	Check that the motor stops running at the off position.

Removal

1.	Detach the rear wiper head cap (A).

2.	Remove the rear wiper arm & blade (A) after removing rear wiper arm nut (B).

3.	Remove the rear wiper cover (A) and HEX nut (B).

4.	Remove the pad cap (A).

5.	Open the tailgate then remove the tailgate trim. (Refer to the BD group - "Tailgate")

6.	Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector (A) then remove the rear wiper motor (B) after loosening bolts (2EA).

Installation

Install the rear wiper motor assembly.

Tightening torque Nut :

7 ~ 11 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5 ~ 8 lbf.ft)

Do not reuse the rubber pad if it is damaged.

2.	Install the tailgate trim. (Refer to the BD group - "Tailgate")

Insert the pad cap and HEX nut.

Tightening torque :

7 ~ 11 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5 ~ 8 lbf.ft)

4.	Install the rear wiper arm and blade to align with black lowest rear defogger line (A).

Install the rear wiper arm and rear wiper nut.

Tightening torque Nut :

14 ~ 17 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 10 ~ 12 lbf.ft)

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