Kia Cee'd: Windshield Deicer / Description and operation

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. Operating condition is the same that of rear window defogger system.

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

Components and components location

Component Location   1. Rear defogger relay (Built-in smart junction box) 2. Windshield deicer switch (Rear defogger switch) 3. Windshield deicer 4. ...

Windshield Deicer Repair procedures

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

Other information:

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Control Shaft Complete Repair procedures
Removal 1. Move the shift lever to neutral gear position. 2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner") 3. Remove the battery and battery tray. ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Applying the shackle on the guide rail
Put the shackle (A) in the position where the shackle is put in the rail. To move the shackle, press the button (1) and move the shackle along the rail. Make sure the shackle is clicked into place. To fix the luggage, pull up the hook (2) in the middle cargo bay. Now you can ...