FRONT WIPER MOTOR INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


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

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

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

    5. Temporarily install the windshield wiper link No. 1 rod to the pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.

    6. Align the nut and pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly with the windshield wiper link No. 1 rod as shown in the illustration.

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      *a Pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly *b Windshield wiper link No. 1 rod

    7. Tighten the nut to install the front wiper crank sub-assembly.

      Torque:
      17.2 N*m  { 175 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }
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      *a Pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly

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

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      *a Windshield Wiper Link No. 1 Rod
      *b Pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly

      Connect the windshield wiper link No. 1 rod to the pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.

  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


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

    3. Connect the connector.

  4. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Engage the 8 guides as shown in the illustration.

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    2. Engage the 3 guides and 6 claws to install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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    3. Install the 2 clips.

  5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH


    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the front fender to cowl side seal LH.

  6. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH:


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        *a Wiper Arm Serration
        *b Wiper Pivot Serration

        Clean the wiper arm serrations to remove any burrs, dirt, etc.

        Note

        Do not grind down the wiper arm serrations.

    2. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:


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

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

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      *a Dot

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

      Torque:
      24 N*m  { 245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

      Reference Measurement
      Area Measurement
      A 10.0 mm (0.394 in.)

  8. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH:


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        *a Wiper Arm Serration
        *b Wiper Pivot Serration

        Clean the wiper arm serrations to remove any burrs, dirt, etc.

        Note

        Do not grind down the wiper arm serrations.

    2. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:


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

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

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      *a Dot

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

      Torque:
      24 N*m  { 245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

      Reference Measurement
      Area Measurement
      A 10.0 mm (0.394 in.)

    5. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

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

    8. Turn the ignition switch off.

  9. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


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      Engage the 3 claws to install the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips

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