Kia Forte: Windshield Wiper/Washer / Front Wiper Motor
Components and components location

1. Wiper arm & blade (Passenger
)
2. Wiper arm & blade (Driver)
3. Wiper arm cap
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4. Wiper motor & linkage assembly
5. Cowl top cover
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Schematic diagrams

Repair procedures
1. |
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
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2. |
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)
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3. |
Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A).

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1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. |
Remove the connector from the wiper motor.

No.
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Description
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1
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-
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2
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Battery
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3
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Wiper motor (Parking)
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4
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Wiper motor (High)
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5
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Ground
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6
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Wiper motor (Low)
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2. |
Attach the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative
(-) lead to terminal 5.


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1. |
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).
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(2) |
Current data : Checking the system input/output data state.
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(3) |
Actuation test : Checking the system operation condition.
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(4) |
Additional function : Controlling other features including system
option setting and zero point adjustment.
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2. |
Select the 'Car model' and the 'Intergrated body control unit (IBU)'
to be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.
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3. |
Select the 'Current Data' menu to search the current state of the input/output
data.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Wiper arm & blade (Passenger
)
2. Wiper arm & blade (Driver)
3. Wiper arm cap
4. Wiper motor &am ...
Components and components location
Components Location
1. Washer reservoir assembly
2. Washer motor & pump assembly
3. Wiper arm & blade
4. Multif ...
Other information:
Cruise
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control system is
enabled.
❈For more details, refer to the
“Cruise Control System” section in
Chapter 5.
SPORT Mode Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you select “SPORT ...
Description and operation
Description
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FCA system is designed to help avoid a potential collision or reduce
its impact when drivers applies inadequate, delayed or no brakes at all
to avoid a collision.
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The system detects the risk ...