Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 292

Fig. 12: Rear Defog Functional Diagram 
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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Rear Window Defogger - Sedona

  

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB

Windshield Deicer - Sedona 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Fig. 1: Identifying Windshield Deicer Component Locations 
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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. FAM receives an input signal from the deicer switch of IPM 
through CAN communication line and then controls relay. Operating condition is the same that of rear window 
defogger system. 

With the engine running and the charging system operating, if the deicer switch is ON, then deicer output is ON 
for 20 minutes. 

 

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Windshield Deicer - Sedona

  

 

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Windshield Deicer - Sedona

  

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WINDSHIELD DEICER 

INSPECTION 

1. Remove the cowl top cover. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER .  

2. Disconnect the windshield deicer connector (A) from the wiper motor linkage. 

Fig. 2: Identifying Windshield Deicer Connector 
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3. Check for continuity between the terminals of deicer lines. 

Fig. 3: Checking Continuity Between Terminals Of Deicer Lines 
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4. Turn the ignition switch ON and the windshield deicer switch ON, then measure the voltage between the 

terminals of harness side deicer connector. 

 

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O K: approx. Battery voltage (12V) 

Fig. 4: Measuring Voltage Between Terminals Of Harness Side Deicer Connector 
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WINDSHIELD DEICER SWITCH 

INSPECTION 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.  

2. Remove the console lower cover (A). 

Fig. 5: Identifying Center Fascia Panel 
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3. Remove the center fascia panel (A) after loosening screws. Take care not to damage fixing clips. 

 

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Windshield Deicer - Sedona

  

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