Kia Sorento: Description

Windshield deicer system prevent windshield wiper from freezing in the winter season. It consists of deicer in the lower part of windshield, switch and relay. Body control module receives an input signal from the deicer switch, then controls relay.

Since the generator "L" is switched ON, if the deicer switch is ON, then deicer output is ON for 20 minutes.

Component Location

1. Windshield deicer relay 2. Windshield deicer switch 3. Windshield deicer 4. Deicer connector ...

Inspection

1. Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to the wiper) 2. Disconnect the windshield deicer connector (A) from the wiper motor linkage. ...

See also:

Front Body D
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement dimensions. [ Unit : mm (inch) ] ...

Drive Belt Tensioner Removal and Installation
1. Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt") 2. Remove the drive belt auto tensioner(A). ...

Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name) IIIustration Use 09561-11001 Steering wheel puller Remove the steering wheel ...