FRONT WIPER MOTOR INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A015DS4

      Install the wiper motor with the 2 screws.

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

    2. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.

    3. A015D7C

      Install the wiper motor and link.

    4. A0159VZ

      Install the wiper motor and link.

    5. A015BUZE01

      Install the wiper motor cover with the clamp.

  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A015D5RE01

      Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 3 bolts and the pin as shown in the illustration.

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

    2. Connect the connector.

  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0157PPE01

      Push the ventilator louver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to attach the 17 claws and 2 clips and install the ventilator louver.

  4. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. A0155QV

      Attach the 12 clips and 4 clamps to install the hood to cowl top seal.

    2. A015DL2

      Install the washer hose.

  5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH


    1. A0155CK

      Attach the 3 clips to install the fender main seal.

  6. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


    1. Install the radiator support seal with the 7 clips.

      A015BVKE02

  8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  9. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM LH


    1. A015AKQE01

      Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

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

    3. A0155U4E01

      Install the wiper arm and blade with the nut. Make sure that the wiper arm and blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.

      Standard Measurement
      Position Specified Condition
      A 16.8 to 36.8 mm (0.661 to 1.45 in.)
      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold down the wiper arm hinge with your hand while tightening the nut.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM RH


    1. A015AKQE01

      Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

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

    3. A015AOHE01

      Install the wiper arm and blade with the nut. Make sure that the wiper arm and blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.

      Standard Measurement
      Position Specified Condition
      B 20.0 to 40.0 mm (0.787 to 1.57 in.)
      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold down the wiper arm hinge with your 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.