FRONT WIPER MOTOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

When installing the windshield wiper motor and link, operate the windshield wiper motor by itself, and install the windshield wiper link at the position where the motor automatically stops.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, install the windshield wiper motor with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

    2. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor.

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      *a Windshield Wiper Link Rod
      *b Crank Arm Pivot of the Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly

      Connect the windshield wiper link rod to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor.

  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


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      Connect the connector.

    2. Engage the grommet as shown in the illustration.

    3. Install the windshield 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 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Engage the 9 guides.

    2. Engage the 5 claws and 3 guides and install the cowl top ventilator louver.

    3. Install the 2 clips.

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      *1 Tape
      *2 Clamp

      Connect the washer hose and engage the 2 clamps.

      Note

      Assemble the washer hose so that the tape is above the clamp.

  4. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH


    1. Using a piece of cloth or similar material, rub off any double-sided tape remaining on the windshield glass.

      Note

      Installing the front fender to cowl side seal with any double-sided tape remaining on the windshield glass may cause adhesion failure. Therefore, completely remove the double-sided tape.

    2. Using a non-residue solvent, clean the attachment surface.

    3. Remove the double-sided tape backing of the new front fender cowl side seal.

    4. Engage the clip and guide.

    5. Engage the claw and guide and install the new front fender cowl side seal.

      Note

      Thoroughly press the front fender to cowl side seal to ensure that it adheres.

  5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures for the LH side.

  6. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Wire Brush
      *a Wiper Arm Serration
      *b Wiper Pivot Serration

      Scrape any metal powder off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a round file or the equivalent (when reinstalling).

    2. Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    3. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

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      *a Pivot of Front Wiper Sub Arm

      Install the front wiper sub arm.

      Note


      • When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly, apply MP grease to the pivot of the front wiper sub arm.

      • Confirm that the front wiper sub arm is engaged to the pivot.

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      *a Mark for Blade Position

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

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • There are 2 marks, so make sure to inspect using the correct mark.

      • After tightening, confirm that the wiper blade is within the area shown in the illustration.

    6. Align the rib of the washer hose with the rib of the washer nozzle and connect them.


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        *1 Rib

        for LHD:

        Note


        • Make sure that the washer hose is not twisted when installing it in order to prevent interference with the hood and cowl top ventilator louver.

        • It is possible to connect the hose even if it is twisted 360°, so check to make sure the hose is not twisted.

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        *1 Rib

        for RHD:

        Note


        • Make sure that the washer hose is not twisted when installing it in order to prevent interference with the hood and cowl top ventilator louver.

        • It is possible to connect the hose even if it is twisted 360°, so check to make sure the hose is not twisted.

    7. Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid onto the windshield. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and the wipers do not come into contact with the vehicle body.

  7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


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      Engage the 3 claws to install the front wiper arm head cap.