Installation

WIPER AND WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY





(a) Install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48in-lbf)
(b) Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.





(c) Align the matchmarks on the crank arm assembly and windshield wiper motor assembly, then install the washer and nut.
Torque: 17 Nm (175 kgf-cm, 13ft-lbf)
(d) Install the rod to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY





(a) Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 5 bolts.
Torque: 7.0 Nm (71 kgf-cm, 62in-lbf)
(b) Connect the connector.
3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Operate the wiper, and stop the windshield wiper motor assembly at the automatic stop position.





(b) Clean the wiper arm serrations.
(c) Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).





(d) Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nuts at the position as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 24 Nm (245 kgf-cm, 18ft-lbf)
HINT: Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.

5. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH





(a) Clean the wiper arm serrations.
(b) Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).





(c) Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the 2 nuts at the position as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 24 Nm (245 kgf-cm, 18ft-lbf)
HINT: Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.

(d) Operate the front wipers while spraying water or washer fluid on the windshield.
(e) Make sure that the wipers function properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.