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FRONT WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

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PROCEDURE


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    REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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    REMOVE INVERTER COVER ASSEMBLY LH (for RHD)

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    REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. B004XO8C01
      B004VGX Protective Tape

      Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw and remove the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tip:

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

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    REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004W4V

      Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies.

      Note:

      Ensure that the washer grommet is not removed.

    2. B004XCM

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

      Tip:

      While holding the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH, loosen the nut.

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    REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. B004XO5

      Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies.

      Note:

      Ensure that the washer grommet is not removed.

    2. B004XTG

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

      Tip:

      While holding the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH, loosen the nut.

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    REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP LH

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    REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. B004WT5

      Detach the clip and remove the hood to cowl top seal.

  8. Remove in this Direction
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    REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER REINFORCEMENT


    1. Detach the claw and clip and remove the cowl top ventilator louver reinforcement as shown in the illustration.

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    REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. B004YNQC01
      B004RMI Remove in this Direction

      Detach the claw and pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 2 center cowl top ventilator louver.

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    REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. B004SE2C01
      B004RMI Remove in this Direction

      Detach the claw and clip.

    2. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.

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    REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B004X0L

      Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies as shown in the illustration

      Note:

      Make sure to disconnect the windshield washer hose assembly as shown in the illustration to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

    2. Disconnect the clamp.

    3. B004SSD

      Remove the 4 clips.

    4. B004VKR

      Detach the claw and partially remove the lower windshield outside moulding RH.

      Tip:

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

    5. B004WEAC03
      *a Edge of Protective Tape
      B004VGX Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the moulding remover as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Dimension
      Location Measurement
      A 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)
    6. B004U00C01
      *a

      Starting Position:

      Side of Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-assembly and Moulding Remover Aligned

      		 *b Inserted to Edge of Protective Tape
      *c Not Inserted at Starting Position *d Not Inserted to Edge of Protective Tape
      *e Not Inserted Straight *f Piece of Cloth or Equivalent
      B004VGX Protective Tape - -

      Insert the moulding remover into the work start position until the edge of the protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      Note:

      • The windshield glass may become damaged. Therefore, place a cloth between the moulding remover and windshield glass.

      • Be sure to insert the moulding remover until the edge of the protective tape as the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may become deformed or damaged.

    7. B004UW4C01
      B004RMI Push in this Direction (A) B004T3S Push in this Direction (B)

      While holding down the moulding remover in the direction (A) indicated by the arrow, pry in the direction (B) indicated by the arrow to detach as shown in the illustration.

      Note:

      • Use the same procedure until completely detached.

      • If the work is not performed while holding down the moulding remover in the direction (A) indicated by the arrow, the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may become deformed or damaged.

      • B004UYYC03
        *a Pried Until Disengaged *b Pried Excessively

        Once detached by the moulding remover, do not apply more load in the prying direction as the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may become deformed or damaged.

    8. B004X9KC01
      *a Half Width of Moulding Remover - -
      B004UK4 Order of Removal - -

      Slide the moulding remover repeatedly by half of its width and gradually detach the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from the windshield glass from both ends as shown in the illustration.

      Note:

      • Be sure to detach by sliding the moulding remover repeatedly by half of its width as the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may become deformed or damaged.

      • Be sure to detach with the moulding remover until the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly is completely detached and do not apply load such as by lifting up the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly by hand as it may become deformed or damaged.

    9. B004XUMC01
      B004V32 Place Hand Here B004RMI Remove in this Direction

      Pull the front of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly upward and rotate it as shown in the illustration, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

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    REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. LH Side:


      1. B004UWHC02
        *a Matchmark

        Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies from the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly.

        Note:

        Make sure to apply matchmarks on the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and windshield washer hose assembly to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

      2. B004T9EC01
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Disconnect the grommet and pull out the windshield washer hose assembly.

        Tip:

        If the grommet connection is stiff, disconnect it after removing the windshield washer hose assembly.

    2. RH Side:


      1. B004ULMC02
        *a Matchmark

        Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies from the No. 2 washer grommet sub-assembly.

        Note:

        Make sure to apply matchmarks on the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and windshield washer hose assembly to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

      2. B004TQPC01
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Disconnect the grommet and pull out the windshield washer hose assembly.

        Tip:

        If the grommet connection is stiff, disconnect it after removing the windshield washer hose assembly.

    3. B004Y6E

      Detach the clamp and remove the windshield washer hose assembly.

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    REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. RH Side:


      1. B004YGQC03
        *a Matchmark

        Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies from the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly.

        Note:

        Make sure to apply matchmarks on the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and windshield washer hose assembly to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

      2. B004VNJC01
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Disconnect the grommet and pull out the windshield washer hose assembly.

        Tip:

        If the grommet connection is stiff, disconnect it after removing the windshield washer hose assembly.

    2. LH Side:


      1. B004S2MC02
        *a Matchmark

        Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies from the No. 2 washer grommet sub-assembly.

        Note:

        Make sure to apply matchmarks on the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and windshield washer hose assembly to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

      2. B004UXNC01
        B004RMI Remove in this Direction

        Disconnect the grommet and pull out the windshield washer hose assembly.

        Tip:

        If the grommet connection is stiff, disconnect it after removing the windshield washer hose assembly.

    3. B004UZI

      Detach the clamp and claw and remove the windshield washer hose assembly.

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    REMOVE NO. 1 WASHER GROMMET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B004WU1

      Remove the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

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    REMOVE NO. 2 WASHER GROMMET SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure for the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly.

  16. Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
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    REMOVE WIPER MOTOR COVER


    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clamp.

    2. B004VV4

      Detach the claw and remove the wiper motor cover.

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    REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK


    1. B004VLMC01
      *1 Grommet
      B004SZX Bolt
      B004UK4 Connector

      Detach the wire harness clamp and disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. Detach the grommet and remove the front wiper motor and link as shown in the illustration.

      Note:

      Do not damage the vehicle with the front wiper motor and link.

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    REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. B004VPCC01
      B004RMI Remove in this Direction
      B004VGX Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 1 wiper ring rod from the wiper motor pivot as shown in the illustration.

    2. B004TSNC01
      *a 135°
      B004RMI Rotate in this Direction
      B004SZX Bolt
      B004UK4 Connector

      for LHD:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

      2. Rotate the wiper crank arm 135° in the counterclockwise direction from the automatic stop position.

      3. Remove the 3 bolts and windshield wiper motor assembly.

        Note:

        Do not remove the wiper crank arm from the windshield wiper motor assembly.

    3. B004SYMC02
      *a 135°
      B004RMI Rotate in this Direction
      B004SZX Bolt
      B004UK4 Connector

      for RHD:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

      2. Rotate the wiper crank arm 135° in the clockwise direction from the automatic stop position.

      3. Remove the 3 bolts and windshield wiper motor assembly.

        Note:

        Do not remove the wiper crank arm from the windshield wiper motor assembly.