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


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      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, 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.

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      Install the link to the wiper motor.

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      Install the link to the wiper motor.

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      Install the wiper motor cover with the clamp.

  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK


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      Slide the windshield wiper motor and link assembly as shown in the illustration so that the pin fits into place, and then install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 3 bolts.

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

    2. Connect the connector, attach the clamp and install the wire harness to the cowl top panel.

  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Push in the ventilator louver to attach the 17 claws and install the ventilator louver.

    2. Install the 2 clips.

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      Connect the washer hose.

  4. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


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

  5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH


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      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 upper radiator support seal with the 3 clips.

  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 ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Install the engine room side cover LH with the 7 clips.

  10. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH


    1. Install the engine room side cover RH with the 7 clips.

  11. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM LH


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      Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

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

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

      Standard
      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.

  12. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM RH


    1. A01ENQ2E01

      Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

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

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

      Standard
      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.