FRONT WIPER MOTOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

    Note

    Do not touch the filter of waterproof cap.

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    1. B004XQ9C01
      *a 135°
      B004RMI Rotate in this Direction
      B004SZX Bolt
      B004UK4 Connector

      for LHD:


      1. Install the windshield wiper motor assembly to the wiper link assembly with the 3 bolts.

        Torque:
        5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

      2. Rotate the wiper crank arm of the windshield wiper motor assembly 135° in the clockwise direction (automatic stop position).

      3. Connect the connector.

    2. B004V4SC03
      *a 135°
      B004RMI Rotate in this Direction
      B004SZX Bolt
      B004UK4 Connector

      for RHD:


      1. Install the windshield wiper motor assembly to the wiper link assembly with the 3 bolts.

        Torque:
        5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

      2. Rotate the wiper crank arm of the windshield wiper motor assembly 135° in the counterclockwise direction (automatic stop position).

      3. Connect the connector.

    3. B004SSRC01
      B004VGX Apply MP Grease

      Apply MP grease to the wiper motor pivot.

    4. B004X2TC01
      B004RMI Install in this Direction

      Connect the No. 1 wiper link rod to the wiper motor pivot.

  2. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK


    1. B004SRPC01
      *1 Grommet

      Attach the grommet and temporarily install the front wiper motor and link as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

    2. Connect the wire harness clamp and connector.

    3. B004TXYN01

      Install the front wiper motor and link with the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL WIPER MOTOR COVER

    B004U2QC01
    B004RMI Install in this Direction

    1. Attach the claw and clamp and install the wiper motor cover as shown in the illustration.

  4. INSTALL NO. 1 WASHER GROMMET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B004WU1

      Install the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly to the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

  5. INSTALL NO. 2 WASHER GROMMET SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

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

  6. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Attach the clamp to install the windshield washer hose assembly.

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    2. RH Side:


      1. B004UOHC01
        B004RMI Install in this Direction

        Pass the windshield washer hose assembly through the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and connect the grommet.

      2. B004ULMC01
        *a Matchmark

        When reusing windshield washer hose assembly:

        Align the matchmarks that were applied during removal and connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies to the No. 2 washer grommet sub-assembly.

      3. When a new windshield washer hose assembly:

        Connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies to the No. 2 washer grommet sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

    3. LH Side:


      1. B004WIYC01
        B004RMI Install in this Direction

        Pass the windshield washer hose assembly through the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and connect the grommet.

      2. B004UWHC01
        *a Matchmark

        When reusing windshield washer hose assembly:

        Align the matchmarks that were applied during removal and connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies to the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly.

      3. When a new windshield washer hose assembly:

        Connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies to the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  7. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Attach the clamp and claw to install the windshield washer hose assembly.

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    2. LH Side:


      1. B004R3CC01
        B004RMI Install in this Direction

        Pass the windshield washer hose assembly through the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and connect the grommet.

      2. B004S2MC03
        *a Matchmark

        When reusing windshield washer hose assembly:

        Align the matchmarks that were applied during removal and connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies to the No. 2 washer grommet sub-assembly.

      3. When a new windshield washer hose assembly:

        Connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies to the No. 2 washer grommet sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

    3. RH Side:


      1. B004SW9C01
        B004RMI Install in this Direction

        Pass the windshield washer hose assembly through the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and connect the grommet.

      2. B004YGQC04
        *a Matchmark

        When reusing windshield washer hose assembly:

        Align the matchmarks that were applied during removal and connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies to the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly.

      3. When a new windshield washer hose assembly:

        Connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies to the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  8. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Rotate the front of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and temporarily install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

    2. Align the positioning guide of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly to the front window inner center moulding cutout

      B004S55C01
      *a Guide *b Notch
      B004RMI Install in this Direction - -

    3. Hold the rear of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly down and attach the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly to the front window inner center moulding.

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      B004RMI Install in this Direction - -

      Tech Tips


      • Check that the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly does not lift up.

      • Check that the positioning guide is not pinched by the front window inner center moulding.

    4. Install the 4 clips.

    5. B004VKR

      Attach the claw and install the lower windshield outside moulding RH.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

    6. B004X0L

      Connect the clamp.

    7. Connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies as shown in the illustration.

  9. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. B004S8FC01
      B004RMI Install in this Direction

      Insert the guide in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration and attach the claw and clip to install the center cowl top ventilator louver.

  10. INSTALL CENTER NO. 2 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. B004XQKC01
      B004RMI Install in this Direction

      Insert the guide in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration and attach the claw to install the No. 2 center cowl top ventilator louver.

  11. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER REINFORCEMENT


    1. B004TATC01
      B004RMI Install in this Direction

      Attach the claw and clip and install the cowl top ventilator louver reinforcement as shown in the illustration.

  12. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. Attach the clip and install the hood to cowl top seal.

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  13. INSTALL FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP LH

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  14. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (for LHD)


    1. When reinstalling:


      1. B004Y1QC01
        *a Serrations
        *b Wire Brush

        Clean the wiper arm serrations.

        Note

        Do not grind the wiper arm serrations.

    2. Using a wire brush, clean the serrations of the windshield wiper motor assembly.

    3. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    4. Operate the windshield wiper motor assembly to stop it at the automatic stop position.

    5. Turn the power switch off.

    6. B004RVZC01
      *a Ceramic Dot
      *b Windshield Glass Edge
      *c 3.6 to 18.6 mm (0.142 to 0.732 in.)
      *d 11.5 mm (0.453 in.)
      *e Reference value

      Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      22 N*m  { 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold the arm hinge by hand when tightening the nut.

    7. B004W4V

      Connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies.

  15. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (for RHD)


    1. When reinstalling:


      1. B004U2AC02
        *a Serrations
        *b Wire Brush

        Clean the wiper arm serrations.

        Note

        Do not grind the wiper arm serrations.

    2. Using a wire brush, clean the serrations of the windshield wiper motor assembly.

    3. Turn the power switch on (IG).

      Operate the windshield wiper motor assembly to stop it at the automatic stop position.

    4. Turn the power switch off.

    5. B004VDWC03
      *a Ceramic Dot
      *b Windshield Glass Edge
      *c 3.6 to 18.6 mm (0.142 to 0.732 in.)
      *d 11.5 mm (0.453 in.)
      *e Reference value

      Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      22 N*m  { 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold the arm hinge by hand when tightening the nut.

    6. B004Y2V

      Connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies.

  16. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (for LHD)


    1. When reinstalling:


      1. B004YF9C01
        *a Serrations
        *b Wire Brush

        Clean the wiper arm serrations.

        Note

        Do not grind the wiper arm serrations.

    2. Using a wire brush, clean the serrations of the windshield wiper motor assembly.

    3. Turn the power switch on (IG).

      Operate the windshield wiper motor assembly to stop it at the automatic stop position.

    4. Turn the power switch off.

    5. B004R3FC01
      *a Ceramic Dot
      *b Windshield Glass Edge
      *c 3.4 to 18.4 mm (0.134 to 0.724 in.)
      *d 12.7 mm (0.500 in.)
      *e Reference value

      Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      22 N*m  { 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold the arm hinge by hand when tightening the nut.

    6. B004XO5

      Connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies.

  17. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (for RHD)


    1. When reinstalling:


      1. B004V3HC02
        *a Serrations
        *b Wire Brush

        Clean the wiper arm serrations.

        Note

        Do not grind the wiper arm serrations.

    2. Using a wire brush, clean the serrations of the windshield wiper motor assembly.

    3. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    4. Operate the windshield wiper motor assembly to stop it at the automatic stop position.

    5. Turn the power switch off.

    6. B004VX7C02
      *a Ceramic Dot
      *b Windshield Glass Edge
      *c 3.4 to 18.4 mm (0.134 to 0.724 in.)
      *d 12.7 mm (0.500 in.)
      *e Reference value

      Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      22 N*m  { 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold the arm hinge by hand when tightening the nut.

    7. B004W4V

      Connect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies.

  18. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. B004TEG

      Attach the claw and install the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  19. INSTALL INVERTER COVER ASSEMBLY LH (for RHD)

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  20. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  21. INSPECT WASHER NOZZLE


    1. Check the position that the washer fluid hits the windshield.

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    2. Check that there are no washer spray fluid leaks from any of the connectors of the washer hoses.