Replacing front windshield wiper blade
Type A
1
Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip.
CAUTION
Wiper arms
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Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield, since it may chip or crack the windshield.
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Do not pull wiper arm forward, since it could chip the hood paint.
2
Compress the clip and slide the blade assembly downward.
3
Lift it off the arm.
4
Install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
Type B
1
Raise the wiper arm.
2
Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then pull down the blade assembly and remove it.
3
Install the new blade assembly.
4
Return the wiper arm on the windshield.
5
Change POWER button to the ON position and wiper arms will return to the normal operating position.
Replacing rear window wiper blade
1
Raise the wiper arm and pull out the wiper blade assembly.
2
Install the new blade assembly by inserting the center part into the slot in the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
3
Make sure the blade assembly is installed firmly by trying to pull it slightly.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, have an authorized Kia dealer replace the wiper blade.