Kia Carens. Instruction — part 282

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Removal

Washer hose

1. Disconnect washer nozzles (A).

2. Inclip hoses from four hose clips.

3. Disconnect hose clips on side panel.

4. Disconnect hose from washer motor.

Removal

Washer nozzle

1. Release holding clip by inserting a thin screwdriver between nozzle and bushing.

2. Remove nozzle from hood and then disconnect nozzle from neoprene hose.

Removal

Windshield wiper blade

1. Raise wiper arm off windshield into upright locked position.

2. Pivot blade until locking tab is exposed and then press in.

3. Push wiper blade down arm until hook has separated from blade.

4. Slide blade up arm until it clears hook.

Removal

Link assembly

1. Remove wiper arms and blades. Refer to "Windshield Wiper/Washer System" in this section.

2. Remove eight clips and four fasteners from cowl grille.

3. Remove cowl grille.

4. Remove wiper motor. Refer to "Windshield Wiper/Washer System" in this section.

5. Remove four nuts from pivot shafts.

6. Slide link assembly out of driver's side access hole.

Installation

Washer hose

Reverse removal procedures.

Installation

Washer nozzle

1. Connect nozzle to neoprene hose

2. Face nozzle exit towards windshield and push in place on hood.

Installation

Windshield wiper blade

1. Place new blade on wiper arm, taking care that open side of hook is facing connection point.

2. Move blade (left or right) until connection point is at opening of hook.

3. Push blade into hook until lock tab sets.

4. Lower wiper arm to windshield.

Installation

Link assembly

1. Slide link assembly into position through driver's side access hole.

2. Position pivot shafts in their holes and install mounting nut and bolts.

3. Extend link assembly fully and connect link slot to wiper motor ball joint.

4. Install wiper motor. Refer to "Windshield Wiper/ Washer System" in this section.

5. Place cowl vent in position and install screws and fasteners.

6. Install wiper arms and blades. Refer to "Windshield Wiper/Washer System" in this section.

7. Check system movement.

Adjustment

Washer nozzle

1. Spray should center on driver and passenger sides of front windshield. If off-line, adjust by slightly turning

the nozzle.

2. If clogged or restricted, use a needle or wire to clear nozzle exit.

Inspection

Link assembly

1. Check for any resistance by moving each part of link assembly by hand.

2. If any resistance is found, remove linkage and apply grease to indicated joints.