Cardone 43-4452 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Remanufactured Wiper Motor for Kia

The Cardone 43-4452 windshield wiper motor is a remanufactured OE-style replacement built for direct vehicle fit and dependable front wiper operation. It is engineered and tested to match original equipment performance for Kia Rio, Kia Spectra, and Kia Sephia applications.

Cardone’s Windshield Wiper Motor line focuses on remanufactured OE parts that are reworked, inspected, and function-tested to restore consistent wiping performance. Part number 43-4452 is built for front-mounted applications and is supplied without a washer pump.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for accurate fitment
• Each unit is tested against OE standards for core components and final function
• Motor bearings are re-impregnated or replaced as needed
• Output gear lubrication is applied for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets are recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points are reflowed to improve durability
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces raw material and energy use
• Mounting type: grommet; terminal type: blade; mounting hole quantity: 4

Detailed Description

Cardone 43-4452 is a remanufactured windshield wiper motor engineered for front wiper systems on 2000-2001 Kia Sephia, 2000-2004 Kia Spectra, and 2001-2005 Kia Rio. It is built to OE specifications so the motor, parking function, and output performance align with the original design. This part number is a practical choice when replacing a worn or inoperative front wiper motor on Kia Rio, Kia Spectra, or Kia Sephia models.

This part cross-references Kia OE numbers 0K2AA67350A and 0K30B67350 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Front windshield wipers that do not move
• Wipers that stop in the middle of the windshield
• Parking issues where the blades do not return to the correct position
• Intermittent or weak wiper motor operation
• Noise or drag caused by worn internal motor components

Installation Notes and Tips

• Compatible With 2001-2005 Kia Rio, front; excludes washer pump compatibility.
• Compatible With 2000-2004 Kia Spectra, front; excludes washer pump compatibility.
• Compatible With 2000-2001 Kia Sephia, front; excludes washer pump compatibility.
• Package contents include the wiper motor and instruction sheet.
• Bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacement if the original system was not operating correctly.
• If the vehicle does not use hidden park wiper blades, parking misalignment is often corrected by adjusting the crank arm position on the motor shaft.
• For moisture-sensitive systems, verify whether the vehicle uses a rain sensor mounted at the windshield near the rearview mirror.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured wiper motors are re-engineered, tested, and built to match OE performance. The remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part, supporting a more efficient repair choice.