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Repair Procedures





Removal

1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade after removing a nut(A) and wiper cap(B).




2. Remove the weather strip and the cowl top cover(A) after removing retainers.




3. Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage assembly(B) after removing 2 bolts. Disconnect the wiper motor connector(A) from the wiper motor & linkage assembly.






Installation

1. Install the wiper motor and linkage assembly and then connect the wiper motor connector.

TORQUE :7-11Nm (0.7-1.1, kgf.m, 5.0-7.9 lbf.ft)


2. Install the cowl top cover.
3. Install the windshield wiper arm and blade.

TORQUE :22.5 - 26.4 Nm (2.3 - 2.7 kgf.m, 16.6 - 21.7 lbf.ft)


NOTE:
- The windshield wiper motor must be cycled to make sure that it is in the park position.
If necessary, adjust the wiper arm and blade.

4. Install the wiper arm and blade to the specified position.









5. Set the cowl top cover on the specified spray position.








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