FRONT WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. B005X33C01
      B006GBM Protective Tape

      Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw and remove the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B005U7J

      Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies.

      Note

      Ensure that the washer grommet is not removed.

    2. B005S9D

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      While holding the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH, loosen the nut.

  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. B005QLS

      Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies.

      Note

      Ensure that the washer grommet is not removed.

    2. B005SC8

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

      Tech Tips

      While holding the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH, loosen the nut.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP LH

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  6. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. Detach the clip and remove the hood to cowl top seal.

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  7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER REINFORCEMENT

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    B006DHE Remove in this Direction

    1. Detach the claw and clip and remove the cowl top ventilator louver reinforcement as shown in the illustration.

  8. REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. B005REQC01
      B006DHE Remove in this Direction

      Detach the claw and pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 2 center cowl top ventilator louver.

  9. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. B005VRDC01
      B006DHE Remove in this Direction

      Detach the claw and clip.

    2. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.

  10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B005U7E

      Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies as shown in the illustration

      Note

      Make sure to disconnect the windshield washer hose assembly as shown in the illustration to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

    2. Disconnect the clamp.

    3. Remove the 4 clips.

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    4. B005U19

      Detach the claw and partially remove the lower windshield outside moulding RH.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

    5. B005X4DC03
      *a Edge of Protective Tape
      B006GBM Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the moulding remover as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Dimension
      Location Measurement
      A 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)

    6. Insert the moulding remover into the work start position until the edge of the protective tape as shown in the illustration.

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      *a

      Starting Position:

      Side of Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-assembly and Moulding Remover Aligned

      		 *b Inserted to Edge of Protective Tape
      *c Not Inserted at Starting Position *d Not Inserted to Edge of Protective Tape
      *e Not Inserted Straight *f Piece of Cloth or Equivalent
      B006GBM Protective Tape - -

      Note


      • The windshield glass may become damaged. Therefore, place a cloth between the moulding remover and windshield glass.

      • Be sure to insert the moulding remover until the edge of the protective tape as the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may become deformed or damaged.

    7. While holding down the moulding remover in the direction (A) indicated by the arrow, pry in the direction (B) indicated by the arrow to detach as shown in the illustration.

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      B006DHE Push in this Direction (A) B006B42 Push in this Direction (B)

      Note


      • Use the same procedure until completely detached.

      • If the work is not performed while holding down the moulding remover in the direction (A) indicated by the arrow, the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may become deformed or damaged.

      • Once detached by the moulding remover, do not apply more load in the prying direction as the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may become deformed or damaged.

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        *a Pried Until Disengaged *b Pried Excessively

    8. Slide the moulding remover repeatedly by half of its width and gradually detach the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from the windshield glass from both ends as shown in the illustration.

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      *a Half Width of Moulding Remover - -
      B006EC9 Order of Removal - -

      Note


      • Be sure to detach by sliding the moulding remover repeatedly by half of its width as the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may become deformed or damaged.

      • Be sure to detach with the moulding remover until the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly is completely detached and do not apply load such as by lifting up the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly by hand as it may become deformed or damaged.

    9. Pull the front of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly upward and rotate it as shown in the illustration, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

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      B006BJ7 Place Hand Here B006DHE Remove in this Direction

  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. LH Side:


      1. B005S6JC02
        *a Matchmark

        Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies from the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly.

        Note

        Make sure to apply matchmarks on the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and windshield washer hose assembly to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

      2. B005QUEC01
        B006DHE Remove in this Direction

        Disconnect the grommet and pull out the windshield washer hose assembly.

        Tech Tips

        If the grommet connection is stiff, disconnect it after removing the windshield washer hose assembly.

    2. RH Side:


      1. B005S91C02
        *a Matchmark

        Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies from the No. 2 washer grommet sub-assembly.

        Note

        Make sure to apply matchmarks on the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and windshield washer hose assembly to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

      2. B005VV9C01
        B006DHE Remove in this Direction

        Disconnect the grommet and pull out the windshield washer hose assembly.

        Tech Tips

        If the grommet connection is stiff, disconnect it after removing the windshield washer hose assembly.

    3. Detach the clamp and remove the windshield washer hose assembly.

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  12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. RH Side:


      1. B005TJGC03
        *a Matchmark

        Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies from the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly.

        Note

        Make sure to apply matchmarks on the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and windshield washer hose assembly to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

      2. B005T3QC01
        B006DHE Remove in this Direction

        Disconnect the grommet and pull out the windshield washer hose assembly.

        Tech Tips

        If the grommet connection is stiff, disconnect it after removing the windshield washer hose assembly.

    2. LH Side:


      1. B005TJ4C02
        *a Matchmark

        Disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose assemblies from the No. 2 washer grommet sub-assembly.

        Note

        Make sure to apply matchmarks on the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and windshield washer hose assembly to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

      2. B005VZFC01
        B006DHE Remove in this Direction

        Disconnect the grommet and pull out the windshield washer hose assembly.

        Tech Tips

        If the grommet connection is stiff, disconnect it after removing the windshield washer hose assembly.

    3. Detach the clamp and claw and remove the windshield washer hose assembly.

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  13. REMOVE NO. 1 WASHER GROMMET SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

  14. REMOVE NO. 2 WASHER GROMMET SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the No. 1 washer grommet sub-assembly.

  15. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR COVER

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    B006BJ7 Place Hand Here
    B006DHE Remove in this Direction

    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clamp.

    2. B005V0K

      Detach the claw and remove the wiper motor cover.

  16. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK


    1. B005RJ2C01
      *1 Grommet
      B006AHR Bolt
      B006EC9 Connector

      Detach the wire harness clamp and disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. Detach the grommet and remove the front wiper motor and link as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the vehicle with the front wiper motor and link.

  17. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. B005THIC01
      B006DHE Remove in this Direction
      B006GBM Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 1 wiper ring rod from the wiper motor pivot as shown in the illustration.

    2. B005SOTC01
      *a 135°
      B006DHE Rotate in this Direction
      B006AHR Bolt
      B006EC9 Connector

      for LHD:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

      2. Rotate the wiper crank arm 135° in the counterclockwise direction from the automatic stop position.

      3. Remove the 3 bolts and windshield wiper motor assembly.

        Note

        Do not remove the wiper crank arm from the windshield wiper motor assembly.

    3. B005QT1C02
      *a 135°
      B006DHE Rotate in this Direction
      B006AHR Bolt
      B006EC9 Connector

      for RHD:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

      2. Rotate the wiper crank arm 135° in the clockwise direction from the automatic stop position.

      3. Remove the 3 bolts and windshield wiper motor assembly.

        Note

        Do not remove the wiper crank arm from the windshield wiper motor assembly.