FRONT WIPER MOTOR INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


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      Install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 3 bolts.

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check the automatic stop position.


      1. Check that the motor stops automatically at the automatic stop position Click here.

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      Temporarily install the front wiper crank sub-assembly to the windshield wiper motor assembly with the nut.

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      Temporarily install the wiper link to the front wiper crank pivot.

    4. Align the front wiper crank sub-assembly with the wiper link as shown in the illustration.

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    5. Tighten the front wiper crank sub-assembly nut.

      Torque:
      17 N*m  { 175 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }
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      Apply MP grease to the front wiper crank pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.

    7. Install the wiper link to the front wiper crank pivot.

  3. INSTALL WIPER MOTOR COVER


    1. Attach the wiper motor cover.

  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY


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      Install the wiper motor and link assembly with the 4 bolts.

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

    2. Connect the connector. Then attach the clamp to install the wire harness to the cowl top panel.

  5. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Push the ventilator louver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to attach the 9 claws and 2 clips and install the ventilator louver.

  6. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER PROTECTOR RH


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      Attach the claw and guide to install the cowl top ventilator louver protector LH.

    2. Attach the clip.

  7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH


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      Attach the claw and clip to install the front fender to cowl side seal LH.

  8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH


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      Install the cowl top ventilator louver RH with the 6 clips.

      Note

      Be sure to install the cowl top ventilator louver RH properly. If it is not installed properly, water may enter the engine room and cause malfunctions.

  10. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


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      Attach the 11 clips to install the cowl top seal.

  11. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH


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      Attach the clips to install the upper fender protector.

  12. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Install the engine room side cover LH with the 5 clips.

  14. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH


    1. Install the engine room side cover RH with the 5 clips.

  15. CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  16. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM LH


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      Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

    2. Clean the wiper arm serration with a round file or equivalent.

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

    4. Install the wiper arm and blade with the nut. Make sure that the wiper arm and blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.

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      Standard measurement
      Position Specified Condition
      A 16.3 mm (0.646 in.)
      B 61.7 to 76.7 mm (2.43 to 3.02 in.)
      C 23.2 mm (0.913 in.)
      D 35.6 to 50.6 mm (1.40 to 1.99 in.)
      Torque:
      22 N*m  { 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold down the wiper arm hinge with your hand while tightening the nut.

  17. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM RH

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    1. Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

    2. Clean the wiper arm serration with a round file or equivalent.

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

    4. Install the wiper arm and blade with the nut. Make sure that the wiper arm and blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.

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      Standard measurement
      Position Specified Condition
      A 23.2 mm (0.913 in.)
      B 35.6 to 50.6 mm (1.40 to 1.99 in.)
      C 16.3 mm (0.646 in.)
      D 61.7 to 76.7 mm (2.43 to 3.02 in.)
      Torque:
      22 N*m  { 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold down the wiper arm hinge with your hand while tightening the nut.

    5. Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid on the windshield glass. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.

  18. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


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      *A for Standard
      *B for Ottoman

      Attach the battery service hole cover LH with the clip and fastening tape.

  19. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)


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      Attach the 2 clips to install the deck trim side board LH.

  20. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)

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  21. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)

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