INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 3 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY
When replacing the front wiper crank sub-assembly with a new one:
Temporarily install a new front wiper crank sub-assembly on the windshield wiper motor assembly with the nut.
Temporarily install the windshield wiper motor and link on the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
Align the front wiper crank sub-assembly with the windshield wiper motor and link as shown in the illustration.
Tighten the nut to install the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
When reusing the front wiper crank sub-assembly:
| *1 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks to install the front wiper crank sub-assembly with the nut.
| *1 | Crank Arm Pivot |
Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
Connect the rod of the windshield wiper link assembly to the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 5 bolts.
Note
Be careful not to damage the windshield when installing the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.
w/o Deicer:
Engage the clamp.
Connect the connector.
w/ Deicer:
Engage the clamp.
Connect each connector.
INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Engage the 10 guides.
Engage the 6 claws and guide <A> as shown in the illustration.
Install the 2 clips to cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
| *1 | Wiper Arm Serration |
| *2 | Wire Brush |
| *3 | Wiper Pivot Serration |
When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH:
Clean the wiper arm serrations.
When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:
Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
| *1 | Ceramic Dot |
Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the 2 nuts to the position shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
While holding the tip of the wiper blade on the glass at approximately 20 mm above the ceramic dot, press down on the wiper arm and tighten the nut. Then raise and lower the wiper arm a few times to confirm that it has settled to the specified position.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
| *1 | Wiper Arm Serration |
| *2 | Wire Brush |
| *3 | Wiper Pivot Serration |
When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH:
Clean the wiper arm serrations.
When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:
Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
| *1 | Ceramic Dot |
Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.
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.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
Engage the 3 claws to install the front wiper arm head cap.
INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
| *1 | Double-sided Tape |
Engage the 2 claws and install a new front fender to cowl side seal LH.
INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
INSTALL FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Engage the 3 clips and 2 guides.
Install the front fender top reinforcement sub-assembly LH with the clip.
| *1 | Hood to Cowl Top Seal |
Engage the clip to the hood to cowl top seal to the front fender top reinforcement sub-assembly LH.
INSTALL FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Install the cool air intake duct seal with the 6 clips.
INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Install the engine room side cover with the 4 clips.
INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
Engage the guide.
Install the engine room side cover LH with the 4 clips.