FRONT WIPER MOTOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A00554V

      Move the wiper motor and link in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to attach the wiper cushion to the body and install the wiper motor and link.

    2. A0057AS

      Install the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
    3. A0055CP

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

  2. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH


    1. A0058KO

      Attach the 5 claws to install the cowl top ventilator louver LH.

    2. Install the clip.

  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH


    1. A00534P

      Attach the 8 claws to install the cowl top ventilator louver RH.

    2. Install the clip.

  4. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. A0054AD

      Attach the 6 clips and 2 claws to install the hood to cowl top seal.

  5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Operate the wiper and stop the front wiper motor and link at the automatic stop position.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wiper Arm Serrations
      *2 Wire Brush
      *3 Wiper Pivot Serrations

      Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    3. When reusing the front wiper motor and link assembly:


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

    4. A0055YRE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Louver Edge

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

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

      Tech Tips

      Hold the arm hinge by hand when tightening the nut.

      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A 29.4 to 44.4 mm (1.16 to 1.75 in.)
      B 36.3 to 51.3 mm (1.43 to 2.02 in.)

  7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Operate the wiper and stop the front wiper motor and link at the automatic stop position.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wiper Arm Serrations
      *2 Wire Brush
      *3 Wiper Pivot Serrations

      Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    3. When reusing the front wiper motor and link assembly:


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

    4. A0057D9E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Louver Edge

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

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

      Tech Tips

      Hold the arm hinge by hand when tightening the nut.

      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A 36.3 to 51.3 mm (1.43 to 2.02 in.)
      B 29.4 to 44.4 mm (1.16 to 1.75 in.)

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A00532U

      Install the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for all front wiper arm head caps.