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Windshield Wiper Motor ASSY: Replacement

  1. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH 
    1. Remove the nut and the front wiper arm LH.
  2. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and the front wiper arm RH.
  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 
    1. Disengage the clamp.
    2. Remove the front fender to cowl side seal RH.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Fender To Cowl Side Seal RH
      G03013113Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 
  5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 clips, and disengage the clamp and the 6 claws.
    2. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assy.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-Assy
      G03013114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 5 bolts and the windshield wiper motor & link assy.
    3. Fig 3: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assy
      G03013115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the meshing of the rod at the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assy.
      Fig 4: Disengaging Meshing Of Rod At Crank Arm Pivot Of Windshield Wiper Motor Assy
      G03013116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut and washer.
      Fig 5: Removing Nut And Washer
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    3. Put the matchmarks on the crank arm assy and windshield wiper motor assy.
    4. Remove the 3 bolts and windshield wiper motor assy from the windshield wiper link assy.
      Fig 6: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor Assy From Windshield Wiper Link Assy
      G03013118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY 
    1. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assy.
    2. Install the windshield wiper motor assy with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

      Fig 7: Installing Windshield Wiper Motor Assy
      G03013119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Align the matchmarks on the crank arm assy and windshield wiper motor assy, then install the washer and nut.

      Torque: 17 N.m (175 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 8: Installing Washer And Nut
      G03013120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK ASSY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper link assy with the 5 bolts.

      Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector.
      Fig 9: Installing Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assy
      G03013121Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL FR WIPER ARM LH 
    1. Scrape off the serration part of the wiper arm with a round file or equivalent.
    2. Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.
      Fig 10: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serration
      G03013122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the front wiper arm LH with the nut to the position shown in Fig 11 .

      Torque: 24 N.m (245 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      Hold down the arm hinge by hand in order to fasten the nut.

      Fig 11: Installing Front Wiper Arm LH Installation Position Mark
      G03013123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL FR WIPER ARM RH 
    1. Scrape off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a round file or equivalent.
    2. Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.
    3. Install the front wiper arm RH with the 2 nuts in the position shown in Fig 12 .

      Torque: 24 N.m (245 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      Hold down the arm hinge by hand in order to fasten the nut.

    4. Operate the wiper while running water or washer fluid over the window, and check the wiping condition and that the front wiper does not scrape against the body.
    5. Fig 12: Installing FR Wiper Arm RH
      G03013124Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002