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Repair Procedures

  1. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")

  2. Disconnect the windshield deicer connector.
  3. Check for continuity between the terminals of deicer lines.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Terminals Of Deicer Lines
    G12238001Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Turn the ignition switch ON and the windshield deicer switch ON, then measure the voltage between the terminals of harness side deicer connector.

    OK  : approx. Battery voltage (12V)

    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Terminals Of Harness Side Deicer Connector
    G12238002Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.