Review on Windshield Washer Cadenza Sorento Elantra by Matt Tito

I was a bit nervous when I first ordered a custom part with such a long delivery time (21-42 days which I later found out was from South Korea) but the part arrived in 12 days and works great on my 2007 kia optima. My washer fluid warning light never went off on my dash no matter how much fluid was in the reservoir. I was told that a new sensor is needed. Looked at part number and ordered. Works perfectly. My signal light is now off. My non-mechanical DIY steps (for Kia Optima 2007): - Raise the front right wheel (make sure to use the electronic brake and tighten the wheels if you have the opportunity) as the head will be straight located under the front bumper ) - remove the plastic protection under the car in the very front right corner of the Kia, which is located directly under the washer fluid reservoir (two crosses) - could not remove the plastic element fully assembled, but with two removed screws I could get it out of the way while working. Disconnect the old, defective sensor from the power supply. The sensor is inserted into the bottom of the tank, so just follow the power line a few inches. I first had to unplug the power connector from the tank toward the busbar, and then use a flat head to pry the connector at the other end. Get a bucket large enough to hold the contents of the tank (a couple of gallons). - Pull out the sensor. Don't try to get the rubber seal at the same time. Keep this until you pull out the plastic sensor. Use the flat head when you need to start doing something, then just wiggle it. Eventually washer fluid will spill, so have the bucket ready. Remove the rubber gasket and set the old gasket and sensor aside. You won't need them anymore. -- Dry/clean plug area -- Insert new rubber seal into bore. Make sure you do it right. Feel free to practice with the new sensor before mounting it under the car. Do not attempt to insert the rubber grommet into the hole when the sensor is already installed. It will not work. With the gasket already installed, insert the new sensor into the gasket hole. This requires elbow lubrication, so just keep pushing until the sealing lip lines up with the new sensor. If you've practiced before, you should know what the end goal looks like. -- Plug in the power and put it back on the bottom of the tank. -- Replace the protective plastic sheet and two screws. -- Load the puck. fluid reservoir. You can reuse what you've drained and refill while you're there. - Lower the car and remove the jack - Start the car and make sure the warning light is off - Enjoy the $$$ saved by yourself