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Rear Window Wiper Arm: Installation

  1. Place the wiper arm on the pivot shaft.
  2. Install the nut and tighten.

    Tighten nut to 106 lb-in (12 N.m). 

  3. NOTE: You should not run rear wiper on a dry window.
    Fig 1: Checking Arm Movement
    G01080121Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install nut cover and check arm movement across rear window. The wiper arm should stop 0.6in (15 mm) from the left edge of the rear window.