FRONT WIPER MOTOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }
    2. A000OW4

      Apply MP grease to the wiper motor pivot.

      Text in Illustration
      B002BQR MP Grease
    3. A000T6E

      Connect the No. 1 rod to the wiper motor pivot.

  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A000OSHE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Motor Grommet

      Engage the motor grommet as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

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

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

    3. Connect the connector.

  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Engage the 10 guides as shown in the illustration.

      A000P27

    2. Engage the 3 claws and 5 guides to install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A000QZM

    3. Install the 2 clips.

    4. Engage the claw, and install the outside windshield moulding to the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

  4. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Engage the guide.

    2. Install the engine room side cover LH with the 2 clips.

  5. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A000N4HE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wiper Arm Serration
      *2 Wiper Pivot Serration

      When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH:


      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    2. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:


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

    3. A000OOHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Ceramic Dot

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

      Torque:
      22 N*m  { 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

  6. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A000N4HE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wiper Arm Serration
      *2 Wiper Pivot Serration

      When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH:


      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    2. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:


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

    3. A000P1SE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Ceramic Dot

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

      Torque:
      22 N*m  { 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

    4. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    5. Operate the front wiper while spraying washer fluid onto the windshield glass. Make sure that the front wiper functions properly and the wiper does not come into contact with the vehicle body.

    6. Lift each wiper arm twice after the wipers stop and check the wiper set position.

    7. Turn the power switch off.