Kia Optima: Removal - Rain Sensor. Repair procedures - Windshield Wiper/Washer - Body Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2024 Service ManualKia Optima: Removal

The rain sensor may not operate properly if contaminated. Protect the rain sensor surface by not removing the cover until installation time. The coupling pad on the rain sensor surface has adhesive strength. Take care when installing the sensor. If the sensor is separated from the windshield by force, the sensor or windshield may be damaged. Take care when removing the sensor.
1. Remove the rain sensor cover (A) first.

Be careful not to damage the cover latch by applying excessive force. To remove the latch, pull aside the latch using the cover hole (B) with the little (-) screwdriver (C).

2. Remove the wiring harness connector (D) from sensor.
3. Rain sensor module is attached to the front windshield by glue replacing the front windshield, remove the rain sensor module from the existing front windshield and install on the new front windshield.

Inspection
Rain Sensing Wiper 1. In IGN2 ON state, if auto switch input (LIN communication) is ON then both wiper low relay and wiper high relay outputs are controlled by the rain sensor input s ...

Installation
• In case of the windshield with reflection layer which reflects the infrared rays in sensing field, remove ...

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