{"product_id":"98100-3e900-kia-sorento-mk1-02-09-front-windscreen-wiper-motor-linkage-mech","title":"98100-3E900 Kia Sorento MK1 02-09 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor \u0026 Linkage Mech","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n        \n        \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" name=\"viewport\"\u003e\n    \u003ctitle\u003eAutomotive Component Listing\u003c\/title\u003e\n    \u003cstyle\u003e\n        body { font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0; padding: 0; background-color: #0f172a; color: #334155; }\n        .full-sheet { width: 100%; max-width: 1000px; margin: 40px auto; background-color: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #1e293b; }\n        .brand-header { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f172a 100%); color: #ffffff; padding: 35px 40px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 4px solid #3b82f6; }\n        .brand-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 36px; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; }\n        .brand-header p { margin: 8px 0 0 0; font-size: 16px; color: #93c5fd; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }\n        .main-container { padding: 45px; }\n        .section-heading { font-size: 22px; color: #1e3a8a; border-bottom: 2px solid #cbd5e1; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 35px; margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }\n        .intro-text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 25px; }\n        .info-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 15px; }\n        .info-card { background-color: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #3b82f6; padding: 20px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }\n        .info-card p { margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; }\n        .info-card strong { color: #1e293b; font-weight: 600; }\n        .bullet-list { padding-left: 20px; margin: 15px 0; }\n        .bullet-list li { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14.5px; color: #334155; line-height: 1.5; }\n        \n        \/* Item Specifics Table Styling *\/\n        .specifics-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; background-color: #ffffff; }\n        .specifics-table tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #f8fafc; }\n        .specifics-table td { padding: 12px 18px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; width: 50%; }\n        .specifics-table td.label { font-weight: 600; color: #1e293b; background-color: #f1f5f9; border-right: 2px solid #cbd5e1; }\n        .specifics-table td.value { color: #475569; }\n\n        .footer-banner { background-color: #0f172a; color: #94a3b8; text-align: center; padding: 25px; font-size: 13px; border-top: 4px solid #3b82f6; }\n        .footer-banner strong { color: #f8fafc; }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv class=\"full-sheet\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- Corporate Brand Header --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-header\"\u003e\n        \u003ch1\u003eThe Part Pilot\u003c\/h1\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePremium Automotive Parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"main-container\"\u003e\n        \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"section-heading\"\u003eComponent Overview\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"intro-text\"\u003e\n            This genuine OEM Kia front windscreen wiper motor and drive transmission linkage assembly mounts directly beneath the exterior plastic scuttle panel cowling frame base. Sourced from factory vehicle builds, this high-performance integrated 12V motor and mechanical articulating push rod matrix synchronize sweeping geometries across your glass layout. Replacing a binding, water-flooded, seized transmission framework or burnt-out electric motor block addresses irregular shuttering wiping tracks, corrects intermittent parking fault loops, and ensures optimal wet-weather vision parameters.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003c!-- Item Specifics Data Table --\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"section-heading\"\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"specifics-table\"\u003e\n            \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003eFront Windscreen Wiper Motor \u0026amp; Transmission Linkage Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003ePlacement on Vehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003eFront Exterior Upper Firewall, Under Plastic Scuttle Panel Cowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003eHeavy Duty Articulating Linkage Rods, High-Torque 12V Drive Motor Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003ePrimary OEM Part ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003e98100-3E900\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eAlternative Code Formatting\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003e981003E900 \/ 98100-3E900 Series Matrix Grid\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eInterchange Part Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003eFront Wiper Mechanism \/ Windshield Wiper Transmission \/ Sorento BL Motor Linkage\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eFitment Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003eDirect Mechanical Bolt-On (Requires transferring original external wiper arms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eNumber of Pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003e1 Integrated Wiper Push-Rod Linkage Frame with Attached 12V Motor Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003eZinc-Plated Heavy-Gauge Anti-Corrosive Structural Steel Rod Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eTerminal Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003eMale Multi-Pin Weather-Sealed Wire Loom Multi-Plug Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eCountry\/Region of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003eSouth Korea (Kia Motors Corporation Genuine OEM Sourcing Array)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n        \u003c!-- Technical Specification Matrix --\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"section-heading\"\u003ePart Identification Data\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"info-grid\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"info-card\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Sourcing Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98100-3E900 Component Layout Grid Architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Glass Moisture Exclusion \/ Synchronized Sweep Geometry\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kia BL Platform SUV Framework Grid (Sorento MK1 Axis Run)\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"info-card\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty low-noise 12 Volt DC high-torque drive system\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical State:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkages are checked to guarantee completely smooth joints and zero pivot slop\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kia Motors Corporation Genuine OEM Factory Asset\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003c!-- Expanded Vehicle Fitment Matrix with Names and Years --\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDetailed Vehicle Compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"intro-text\"\u003e\n            This genuine factory-stamped wiper transmission infrastructure paths natively beneath the scuttle panels of the first-generation Sorento 5-door SUV platforms detailed below:\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKia Sorento MK1 Pre-Facelift \u0026amp; Facelift Runs (BL Chassis Layout Infrastructure):\u003c\/strong\u003e XS, LX, EX, Titan, and GSE configurations running 2.5L CRDi turbodiesel engine layouts (D4CB), alongside 2.4L, 3.3L, 3.5L, and 3.8L V6 petrol variants (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003c!-- Important Advisory Guidelines --\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"section-heading\"\u003eTechnical \u0026amp; Installation Parameters\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoval Precaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prior to unbolting the linkage cradle frame from the firewall sheet metal wells, use a dedicated battery terminal\/wiper arm puller tool to unseat the splined exterior wiper arm bases. Prying aggressively with pry bars against the fragile lower windshield margins will instantly crack or fracture your glass layout lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScuttle Drain Maintenance Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dead leaves, organic rot mud, and standing rainwater natively choke the lower scuttle panel cavity drains over extended service runs. This water accumulation is the primary cause of wiper motor electronic burnout. Before securing your replacement transmission framework home, flush out the plastic cowl cavity thoroughly to protect the motor module from drowning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsed Cosmetic Condition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from an accident-free, clean salvage donor vehicle, this component assembly has been thoroughly hand-washed, joint-greased, bench-tested under varying speed loads, and verified operational. The internal gear parking contacts route perfectly back to standard baseline indices, and the joints run tight with zero sagging slop. Expect typical minor paint schema weathering on steel linkages or normal warehouse dust; external trim scuttle panels or outer wiper arms are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- Footer Banner --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"footer-banner\"\u003e\n        © 2026 \u003cstrong\u003eThe Part Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e. All rights reserved. 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