Cardone 43-4516 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Cardone 43-4516 Wiper Motor Overview

Cardone 43-4516 is a remanufactured windshield wiper motor built for direct-fit replacement on select Hyundai and Kia front applications. It is engineered and tested to match original equipment performance, with attention to the motor’s internal components, parking function, and long-term reliability.

This Cardone Windshield Wiper Motor line focuses on OE-style fit and function for drivers replacing a worn or inoperative front wiper motor on vehicles such as the Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Azera, Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, and Hyundai Veloster.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for a precise vehicle fit
• Main components tested or gauged to O.E. standards, including armature, field, bearing, parking switch, or pulse board
• Final unit tested for function on the vehicle
• Motor bearings re-impregnated or replaced as needed
• Output gear lubricated for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets fully recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points reflowed to improve durability
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces energy and raw material use by 80%

Detailed Description

Cardone 43-4516 is a remanufactured windshield wiper motor designed for front wiper systems on 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera, 2011-2015 Kia Optima, and 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster. The unit is rebuilt to OE standards, then function-tested so the motor, parking operation, and output performance align with the original application. Package contents include the wiper motor and instruction sheet. Washer pump is not included.

This part cross-references Hyundai and Kia OE numbers for the same application, including 981102E000 and 981101F000.

What This Wiper Motor Helps Fix

• Front wipers that stop moving or fail to sweep
• Wipers that park in the wrong position
• Intermittent or slow wiper motor operation
• Noisy operation caused by worn internal motor components
• Loss of wiper function related to a failed original motor

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, front. Fits 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, front. Fits 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera, front. Fits 2011-2015 Kia Optima, front. Fits 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster, front. Confirm the vehicle’s original connector and mounting style before installation; this unit uses a blade terminal type, direct bolt mounting, and three mounting holes. If the wipers park incorrectly after installation, the crank arm position may need to be adjusted using the vehicle-specific hidden park reset procedure. For moisture-sensitive systems, verify the rain sensor and washer pump condition before replacing the motor, since some systems will not operate properly if the washer pump is faulty.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured wiper motors are re-engineered, built, and tested to match original equipment performance. The remanufacturing process restores key wear items, recharges magnets, and reflows weak solder points to support dependable operation while reducing material waste.