FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the connector.

    2. Install the front wiper motor and link assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. Connect the washer hose.

    2. Engage the 11 guides, 6 claws and install the cowl top ventilator louver.

    3. Install the 2 clips.

  3. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. Install the 5 clips and hood to cowl top seal.

  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 to cowl side seal LH.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Double-sided Tape

      Engage the 3 guides and 2 claws and install a new front fender to cowl side seal LH.

      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 procedure as for the LH side.

  6. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 Wire Brush
    *a Wiper Arm Serrations
    *b Wiper Pivot Serrations

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

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

    3. Clean the wiper arm.

    4. Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor assembly in the automatic stop position.

    5. Provisionally install the front wiper main arm with the nut.

    6. Install the front wiper secondary arm.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Mark For Blade Position
      *b Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Lip

      Align the blade tip with the mark on the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

      Standard
      Area Standard Condition
      A 71 to 86 mm (2.795 to 3.386 in.)

    8. Tighten the nut of the front wiper main arm.

      Torque:
      21 N*m  { 209 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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    1. Engage the 3 claws and install the front wiper arm head cap.