Use the same procedure for LHD and RHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
INSTALL WIPER MOTOR WIRE
Attach the claw to install the wiper motor wire.
INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Using a T30 "TORX" socket, install the wiper motor with the 2 bolts.
| 7.5 N*m | 76 kgf*cm | 66 in.*lbf |
Connect the connector.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY
Check the automatic stop position.
for LHD:
Check that the motor stops automatically at the automatic stop position (Click here).
for RHD:
Check that the motor stops automatically at the automatic stop position (Click here).
When installing a new windshield wiper motor:
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.
Hold the front wiper crank sub-assembly by hand when tightening the nut.
| *1 | Center Line of Wiper Link Stay |
| *2 | Center Line of Crank Arm Spring |
| 17 N*m | 173 kgf*cm | 13 ft.*lbf |
When reusing the windshield wiper motor:
Install the front wiper crank with the nut so that the matchmarks on the wiper motor, front wiper crank and nut are aligned.
Hold the front wiper crank sub-assembly by hand when tightening the nut.
| 17 N*m | 173 kgf*cm | 13 ft.*lbf |
| *1 | Front Wiper Crank Sub-assembly |
Apply MP grease to the front wiper crank pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
Connect the rod of the wiper link to the front wiper crank.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
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.
Install the 2 bolts.
| 5.5 N*m | 56 kgf*cm | 49 in.*lbf |
Connect the connector and attach the clamp to install the wire harness to the cowl top panel.
INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
Attach the 4 claws and 5 guides to install the cowl top ventilator louver RH.
Install the clip.
INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH
Attach the 6 claws and 5 guides to install the cowl top ventilator louver LH.
Install the clip.
Attach the 2 claws and 2 guides to install the center cowl top ventilator louver.
INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
Attach the 7 clips and 2 claws to install the hood to cowl top seal.
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
Operate the wiper and stop the front wiper motor and link at the automatic stop position.
Clean the wiper arm serrations.
| *1 | Wiper Arm Serrations |
| *2 | Wire Brush |
| *3 | Wiper Pivot Serrations |
When reusing the front wiper motor and link assembly:
Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
Position the blade tip within the range shown in the illustration.
The lower limit of the range is indicated by the mark on the glass.
| *1 | Mark for Blade Position |
Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut.
| 26 N*m | 265 kgf*cm | 19 ft.*lbf |
Hold the arm hinge by hand when tightening the nut.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
Operate the wiper and stop the front wiper motor and link at the automatic stop position.
Clean the wiper arm serrations.
| *1 | Wiper Arm Serrations |
| *2 | Wire Brush |
| *3 | Wiper Pivot Serrations |
When reusing the front wiper motor and link assembly:
Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
Position the blade tip within the range shown in the illustration.
The lower limit of the range is indicated by the mark on the glass.
| *1 | Mark for Blade Position |
Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut.
| 26 N*m | 265 kgf*cm | 19 ft.*lbf |
Hold the arm hinge by hand when tightening the nut.
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.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
Install the front wiper arm head cap.
Use the same procedure for all front wiper arm head caps.