Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 544

Fig. 2: Identifying Rear Wiper Cap And Pad 
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4. Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector (A) then remove the rear wiper motor (B) after removing 2 

bolts. 

Tightening torque Nut: 

7-11 N.m (0.7-1.1 kgf.m, 5.1-8.0 lbf. ft.) 

Fig. 3: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor And Connector 
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5. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

INSPECTION 

1. Remove the 3-pin connector from the rear wiper motor.  

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

 

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

Fig. 4: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor 3-Pin Connector 
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INSTALLATION 

1. Install the rear wiper arm and blade to the specified position. 

Specified position: The first defogger line from bottom of the rear window. 

2. Set the rear washer nozzle on the specified spray position. 

Fig. 5: Identifying Rear Washer Nozzle Spray Position 
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REAR WASHER SWITCH 

 

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INSPECTION 

With the rear wiper and washer switch in each position, make sure that continuity exists between the terminals. 
See Fig. 6 and Fig. 7. If continuity is not as specified, replace the multifunction switch. 

Fig. 6: Identifying Rear Washer Switch Connector Terminals 
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REAR WIPER & WASHER SWITCH 

Fig. 7: Testing Rear Wiper & Washer Switch 
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REAR WASHER MOTOR 

INSPECTION 

 

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1. With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.  

2. Remove the front bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .  

3. Connect positive (+) and negative (-) battery cables to terminals 3 and 1 respectively to see that the 

washer motor runs and water is pumped.  

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

Fig. 8: Identifying Rear Washer Motor Connector Terminals 
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Fig. 9: Rear Washer Motor Circuit Diagram 
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