FRONT WIPER MOTOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure as for the LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL WIPER MOTOR WIRE


    1. Attach the claw to install the wiper motor wire.

  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


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

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

    2. Connect the connector.

    3. w/o Spring:


      1. B001HBRC02
        *1 Crank Arm Pivot
        B001CE2 MP grease

        Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank.

      2. B001FA3

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

  3. INSTALL FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD, w/ Spring)


    1. Check the automatic stop position.


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

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    2. B001HHDC02
      *A Front Wiper Crank Set Position
      *a Center Line of Crank Arm Spring
      *b Center Line of Wiper Link Stay

      Install the front wiper crank sub-assembly to the windshield wiper motor assembly with the nut so that center lines of the crank arm spring and wiper link stay are parallel.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 6 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold the front wiper crank sub-assembly by hand when tightening the nut.

    3. B001FHAC02
      *1 Crank Arm Pivot
      B001CE2 MP grease

      Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.

    4. Connect the windshiele wiper link rod of the windshield wiper link to the front wiper crank sub-assembly.

  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK


    1. B001HYLC02
      *1 Grommet

      Attach the grommet as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the windshield when installing the windshield wiper motor and link.

    2. Install the windshield wiper motor and link with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      7.0 N*m  { 71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf }

    3. Connect the connector.

    4. Attach the clamp.

  5. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001E3YC03
      *a Guide (A)
      *b Guide (B)

      Attach the 10 guides (B).

    2. Attach the 6 claws and guide (A) as shown in the illustration.

    3. Install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with the 2 clips.

  6. INSTALL CENTER NO. 2 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. Attach the 2 claws and 3 guides to install the center No. 2 cowl top ventilator louver.

  7. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. Attach the 2 clips and 7 claws to install the hood to cowl top seal.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor assembly at the automatic stop position.

    2. B001ED4C21
      *a Wiper Arm Serration
      *b Wire Brush
      *c Wiper Pivot Serration

      When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH:


      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.

      2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations.

        Note

        Do not grind the wiper arm serrations excessively.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (IG).

    4. Operate the wiper switch and stop the windshield wiper motor assembly at the automatic stop (park) position.

    5. Turn the ignition switch off.

    6. B001FYOC01
      *A for LHD
      *B for RHD
      *1 Ceramic Dot
      *a Upper Limit
      *b Lower Limit

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

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }
      Standard
      Area Standard Condition
      a 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
      b 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
      c 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
      d 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)

      Tech Tips


      • Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

      • Raise and lower the wiper arm a few times to confirm that it has settled to the specified position.

  9. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B001ED4C22
      *a Wiper Arm Serration
      *b Wire Brush
      *c Wiper Pivot Serration

      When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH:


      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.

      2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations.

        Note

        Do not grind the wiper arm serrations excessively.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (IG).

    3. Operate the wiper switch and stop the windshield wiper motor assembly at the automatic stop (park) position.

    4. Turn the ignition switch off.

    5. B001GPAC01
      *A for LHD
      *B for RHD
      *1 Ceramic Dot
      *a Upper Limit
      *b Lower Limit

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

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }
      Standard
      Area Standard Condition
      a 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
      b 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
      c 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
      d 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)

      Tech Tips


      • Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

      • Raise and lower the wiper arm a few times to confirm that it has settled to the specified position.

    6. 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.

  10. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER


    1. B001FN4

      Attach the 3 claws to install the windshield wiper arm cover.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  11. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH


    1. Attach the 3 claws and guide to install the front fender to cowl side seal LH.

  12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  13. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR LH


    1. Attach the 3 clips and guide to install the front fender side panel protector LH.

  14. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  15. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  16. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

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