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
- 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
- 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).
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Front Wiper Motor
Front wiper motor
Rear wiper motor
Front Wiper Motor Repair procedures
Removal
Front Wiper Motor
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A).
Remove th
Front Washer Motor Repair procedures
Inspection
With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the
reservoir tank with water.
Warning
Before filling the reservoir tank with water, check the filter for
foreign material or
contamination. if necessary, clean the
Rain Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection
Check point for rain sensor:
To properly adjust sensitivity if auto wiping operates sensitively or
insensitively.
To check if a connector of sensor is normally connected
To check if sensor and bracket are normal
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The Power Relay Assembly
Specification
Description
The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) consists of the positive and negative main
relays, pre-charge relay, pre-charge resistor and
battery current sensor. It is located inside the battery pack assembly and
controls the h
Infotainment system
Infotainment system (Kia Niro Hybrid only)
A: Vehicle settings
Seat
Seat Position Change Alert
Seating Easy Access
Rear Seat Heating/Ventilation Control
Select Settings ? Vehicle ? Seat from
the Settings menu in the infotainment
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