Kia Forte: Windshield Wiper/Washer / Front Wiper Motor

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Front Wiper Motor

Components and components location

Components

1. Wiper arm & blade (Passenger )
2. Wiper arm & blade (Driver)
3. Wiper arm cap

4. Wiper motor & linkage assembly
5. Cowl top cover

Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")

Remove the wiper motor & linkage assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque : 6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)

3.	Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A).

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Remove the connector from the wiper motor.

No.	Description
1	-
2	Battery
3	Wiper motor (Parking)
4	Wiper motor (High)
5	Ground
6	Wiper motor (Low)

2.	Attach the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5.

Inspection (With KDS)

In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS).

The diagnostic system(KDS) provides the following information.

(1)	Self diagnosis : Checking failure and code number (DTC).

(2)	Current data : Checking the system input/output data state.

(3)	Actuation test : Checking the system operation condition.

(4)	Additional function : Controlling other features including system option setting and zero point adjustment.

2.	Select the 'Car model' and the 'Intergrated body control unit (IBU)' to be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.

3.	Select the 'Current Data' menu to search the current state of the input/output data.

Front Wiper Arm

Components and components location Components 1. Wiper arm & blade (Passenger ) 2. Wiper arm & blade (Driver) 3. Wiper arm cap 4. Wiper motor &am ...

Front Washer Motor

Components and components location Components Location 1. Washer reservoir assembly 2. Washer motor & pump assembly 3. Wiper arm & blade 4. Multif ...

Other information:

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Sunroof open, Ice , Forward Collision-avoidance Assist warning lights

Sunroof open warning light This warning light blinks: If the driver removes the ignition key and opens the driver-side door when the sunroof is not fully closed, the warning chime will sound for a few seconds and a warning light will appear on the LCD display. Close the ...

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Securing a child restraint with a lap/shoulder belt

When not using the LATCH system, all child restraints must be secured to a vehicle rear seat with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. Automatic locking mode Since all passenger seat belts move freely under normal conditions and only lock under extreme or emergency conditions (emerge ...