Wiper and Washer Systems: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. REMOVE WIPER ARMS
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 caps.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 2 nuts and wiper arms.
2. REMOVE COWL LOUVER
Remove the 8 screws, 6 clips and cowl louver.
3. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR
a. Disconnect the connector, then unfasten the 4 bolts.
b. Disconnect the motor from the wiper link and remove the motor.
4. REMOVE WIPER LINK
a. Remove the 6 bolts.
b. Remove the wiper link through the service hole.
5. REMOVE WASHER NOZZLE
a. Disconnect the washer hose.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the nozzle.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL WASHER NOZZLES
2. INSTALL WIPER LINK
Install the wiper link through the service hole, then torque the 6 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
3. INSTALL WIPER MOTOR
a. Install the wiper motor to the wiper link.
HINT: When installing the wiper link, connect the claw of wiper link to the panel.
b. Torque the 4 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
c. Connect the connector.
4. INSTALL COWL LOUVER
Install the cowl louver with the 8 screws and 6 clips.
5. INSTALL WIPER ARMS
a. Operate the wipers once and turn the wiper switch OFF.
b. Install the wiper arms and tighten the nuts by hand.
c. Adjust the installation positions of the wiper arms to the positions shown in the illustration.
A: Approx. 25.7 mm (1.012 in.)
B: Approx. 39.7 mm (1.563 in.)
HINT: When installing the wiper arms, make sure that the tips of the blades are not beyond the ceramic edge as indicated by "C" part in the illustration.
d. Torque the 2 nuts.
Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
e. Install the 2 caps.