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July 30, 2018 Service bulletin

Pitstop - correct procedure for raising windshield wipers

Kia technical service bulletin PS299_R2 for 2016-2018 Kia Optima, 2018 Kia Stinger and 2015-2017 Kia K900.

Bulletin number
PS299_R2
Component
Visibility
Summary
PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY~ K900 (KH), 2016MY~ Optima (JFa/JF), and 2018MY~ Stinger (CK) vehicles during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position in order to avoid damaging the paint on the rear edge of the hood. It is important to note that the wipers on these vehicles are recessed under the hood to provide better appearance and reduced wind noise characteristics.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints in the visibility category.

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