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Rear Wiper and Washer System

Removal and Installation of Rear Wiper Arm, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop Location

REMOVAL
1. Operate wiper motor, and stop it at the auto stop position.
2. Remove cover wiper arm.
3. Remove wiper arm nut, and remove wiper arm from vehicle.




INSTALLATION
1. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF" (auto stop).
2. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set the blade center to clearance "L" immediately before tightening nut.
3. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".
4. Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance "L".

Clearance "L" : 45 - 60 mm (1.77 - 2.36 in)

Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.

Rear wiper arm nut : 5.0 Nm (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb)

Install in the reverse order of removal.