Kia Sportage: Wiper blades / Blade replacement

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Wiper blades / Blade replacement

When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manually.

The use of a non-specified wiper blade could result in wiper malfunction and failure.

Blade inspection

Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make the windshield difficult to clean. Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter ca ...

Front windshield wiper blade

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip. CAUTION - Wiper arms Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield, since it may chip o ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub. Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft) ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Battery Sensor Repair procedures

Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. 2. Disconnect the battery sensor connector (A). 3. Remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Elect ...