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 WIPER MOTOR WIRE


    1. A01IS5O

      Attach the claw to install the wiper motor wire.

  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IRCK

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket, install the wiper motor with the 2 bolts.

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

    2. Connect the connector.

  3. INSTALL FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check the automatic stop position.


      1. for LHD:

        Check that the motor stops automatically at the automatic stop position Click here.

      2. for RHD:

        Check that the motor stops automatically at the automatic stop position Click here.

    2. When installing a new windshield wiper motor:


      1. A01ITOUE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Center Line of Wiper Link Stay
        *2 Center Line of Crank Arm Spring

        Install the front wiper crank sub-assembly to the front wiper motor assembly with the nut so that center lines of the crank arm spring and wiper link stay are parallel.

        Tech Tips

        Hold the front wiper crank sub-assembly by hand when tightening the nut.

        Torque:
        17 N*m  { 173 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

    3. When reusing the windshield wiper motor:


      1. A01IRS9E01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Front Wiper Crank Sub-assembly

        Install the front wiper crank with the nut so that the matchmarks on the wiper motor, front wiper crank and nut are aligned.

        Tech Tips

        Hold the front wiper crank sub-assembly by hand when tightening the nut.

        Torque:
        17 N*m  { 173 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01ISHME01

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

    5. A01IQBW

      Connect the rod of the wiper link to the front wiper crank.

  4. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ISAD

      Move the wiper motor and link in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to attach the wiper cushion to the body and install the wiper motor and link.

    2. A01ITHG

      Install the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
    3. A01IQJZ

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

  5. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH


    1. A01IQI1

      Attach the 4 claws and 5 guides to install the cowl top ventilator louver RH.

    2. Install the clip.

  6. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH


    1. A01IPRQ

      Attach the 6 claws and 5 guides to install the cowl top ventilator louver LH.

    2. Install the clip.

    3. A01INVH

      Attach the 2 claws and 2 guides to install the center cowl top ventilator louver.

  7. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. A01IQHZ

      Attach the 7 clips and 2 claws to install the hood to cowl top seal.

  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 BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A01ITOM

      Install the battery service hole cover with the clip.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Operate the wiper and stop the front wiper motor and link at the automatic stop position.

    2. A01ITA3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wiper Arm Serrations
      *2 Wire Brush
      *3 Wiper Pivot Serrations

      Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    3. When reusing the front wiper motor and link assembly:


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

    4. A01ITNDE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Mark for Blade Position

      Position the blade tip within the range shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      The lower limit of the range is indicated by the mark on the glass.

    5. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut.

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

      Tech Tips

      Hold the arm hinge by hand when tightening the nut.

  11. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Operate the wiper and stop the front wiper motor and link at the automatic stop position.

    2. A01ITA3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wiper Arm Serrations
      *2 Wire Brush
      *3 Wiper Pivot Serrations

      Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    3. When reusing the front wiper motor and link assembly:


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

    4. A01ITAIE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Mark for Blade Position

      Position the blade tip within the range shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      The lower limit of the range is indicated by the mark on the glass.

    5. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut.

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

      Tech Tips

      Hold the arm hinge by hand when tightening the nut.

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

  12. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A01ISR6

      Install the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for all front wiper arm head caps.