Cardone 85-4540 Wiper Motor - Rear

Cardone Rear Wiper Motor for Kia Rio5

Restore rear windshield wiping performance with this Cardone New Windshield Wiper Motor, part number 85-4540. It is built for 2006-2011 Kia Rio5 rear applications and uses a direct-fit design with a wiring harness included for a cleaner replacement process.

Cardone’s New Windshield Wiper Motor line is engineered from decades of wiper-motor remanufacturing experience, with updated internal gear materials chosen to better resist wear, stripping, and breakage over time.

Key Features

• Fits 2006-2011 Kia Rio5, rear
• Cardone New Windshield Wiper Motor line
• Part number 85-4540
• Cast aluminum housing
• Direct bolt and grommet mounting
• 3-wire design with blade terminals
• Female connector and male terminals
• Wiring harness included
• Single-speed operation
• Package contents: wiper motor and instruction sheet

Detailed Description

This Cardone rear wiper motor is a direct replacement for the rear wiper system on the 2006-2011 Kia Rio5. The cast aluminum construction supports durable mounting, while the 3-wire electrical layout and included harness simplify connection to the vehicle’s rear wiper circuit. Part number 85-4540 is designed as a new replacement motor, not a remanufactured unit.

The Cardone New Windshield Wiper Motor product line focuses on improving common failure points found in original designs. In this application, that means stronger internal gear material to help reduce premature wear and gear damage in regular rear wiper use. If you are searching for a rear wiper motor for Kia Rio5 2006-2011 or a replacement rear windshield wiper motor part number 85-4540, this unit matches the listed fitment.

This part cross-references Hyundai/Kia OE number 987101G000 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Rear wiper blade stops moving or does not sweep
• Rear wiper parks in the wrong position
• Intermittent rear wiper operation
• Worn or stripped motor gears
• Electrical connection issues at the rear wiper motor

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rear wiper motor connector, mounting style, and harness routing before installation. If the wiper arm does not park correctly after replacement, check crank arm position on the motor shaft and reset it according to the vehicle service procedure. If the rear washer system is tied into the wiper circuit, test the washer pump before replacing the motor, since a pump fault can prevent motor operation on some vehicles.

For moisture-sensitive or electronically controlled wiper systems, confirm the vehicle’s original configuration before ordering. This part is listed for rear use on the Kia Rio5 only.

Quality Assurance

Cardone designs its New Wiper Motors with updated internal components and stronger gear material to improve durability versus the original design. Each unit is supplied new and includes an instruction sheet for installation reference.