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. Install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Connect the windshield wiper motor assembly connector.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

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

    4. Turn the power switch off.

    5. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor assembly connector.

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

    7. Temporarily install the No. 1 windshield wiper link rod on the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.

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

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      *1 No. 1 Windshield Wiper Link Rod *2 Nut
      *a Crank Arm Pivot - -

    9. Tighten the nut.

      Torque
      17.2 N*m (174 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
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      *a Crank Arm Pivot

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

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

  3. INSTALL FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Connect the windshield wiper motor assembly connector.

    2. Turn the power switch (IG).

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

    4. Turn the power switch off.

    5. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor assembly connector.

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

    7. Temporarily install the No. 1 windshield wiper link rod on the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.

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

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      *1 No. 1 Windshield Wiper Link Rod *2 Nut
      *a Crank Arm Pivot - -

    9. Tighten the nut.

      Torque
      17.2 N*m (174 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
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      *a Crank Arm Pivot

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

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

  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK (for LHD)


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      Engage the motor grommet and temporarily install the windshield wiper motor and link as shown in the illustration.

    2. Install the windshield wiper motor and link with the 3 bolts.

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

    4. Engage the clamp.

  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK (for RHD)


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      B006JFV Install in this Direction

      Engage the motor grommet and temporarily install the windshield wiper motor and link as shown in the illustration.

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

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

    4. Engage the clamp.

  6. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Engage the guides as shown in the illustration.

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

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    3. Install the 2 clips.

  7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (for LHD)


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      *a Wiper Arm Serration
      *b Wiper Pivot Serration

      When reusing the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH:


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

        Note

        Do not grind down the wiper arm serrations.

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

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      *a Matchmark

      Temporarily install the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH to the position shown in the illustration.

    3. Install the 2 nuts.

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

      Tech Tips

      Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

  10. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (for RHD)


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      *a Wiper Arm Serration
      *b Wiper Pivot Serration

      When reusing the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH:


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

        Note

        Do not grind the wiper arm serrations.

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

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      *a Matchmark

      Temporarily install the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH to the position shown in the illustration.

    3. Install the nut.

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

      Tech Tips

      Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

    4. 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.

    5. Check the automatic stop position after lifting the wiper blade 2 times as shown in the illustration.

  11. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (for LHD)


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      *a Wiper Arm Serration
      *b Wiper Pivot Serration

      When reusing the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly LH:


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

        Note

        Do not grind down the wiper arm serrations.

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

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      *a Matchmark

      Temporarily install the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly LH to the position shown in the illustration.

    3. Install the nut.

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

      Tech Tips

      Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nuts.

    4. 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.

    5. Check the automatic stop position after lifting the wiper blade 2 times as shown in the illustration.

  12. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (for RHD)


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      *a Wiper Arm Serration
      *b Wiper Pivot Serration

      When reusing the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly LH:


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

        Note

        Do not grind the wiper arm serrations.

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

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      *a Matchmark

      Temporarily install the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly LH to the position shown in the illustration.

    3. Install the nut.

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

      Tech Tips

      Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

  13. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (for LHD)


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

  14. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (for RHD)


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

      Tech Tips

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