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Front Wiper Motor: Installation

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  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 7.5 N*m (77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Bolts
      G05756287Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly
    3. Install the windshield wiper link rod No 1 to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly as shown in the illustration
      Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Wiper Link Rod No 1 To Crank Arm Pivot Of Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly
      G05756291Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Apply MP grease to the pivot of the windshield wiper link assembly
    5. Install the windshield wiper link rod No 1 to the pivot of the windshield wiper link assembly as shown in the illustration
      Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Wiper Link Rod No. 1 Installation Position
      G05756292Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the windshield wiper link rod No. 2 to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Identifing Windshield Wiper Link Rod No. 2 To Crank Arm Pivot Of Windshield Wiper Motor
      G05756293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 2 bolts

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector
      Fig 5: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assembly With Bolts
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  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 11 claws
      Fig 6: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-Assembly Claws
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    2. Install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with the 2 clips
  4. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position
      Fig 7: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-Assembly Clips
      G05756280Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Clean the wiper arm serrations
    3. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).
      Fig 8: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serrations With Wire Brush
      G04980265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 22 N*m (224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.

      Fig 9: Identifying Louver Tip Of Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly
      G05756298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      AREA MEASUREMENT CHART

      Area Measurement
      A 15 to 30 mm (0 591 to 1 18 in)
      B Approx 40 mm (1 57 in)
  5. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
    2. Clean the wiper arm serrations
    3. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling)
      Fig 10: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serrations With Wire Brush
      G04980265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 22 N*m (224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT.

      Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut

      AREA MEASUREMENT CHART

      Area Measurement
      A 16 to 31 mm (0 630 to 1 22 in)
      B Approx 20 mm (0 787 in)
      Fig 11: Identifying Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly RH Louver Tip
      G05756300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid on the windshield glass Make sure that the front wipers function properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body
  6. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 
    1. Install the front wiper arm head cap.

      HINT

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side

      Fig 12: Identifying Front Wiper Arm Head Cap
      G05756301Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING RH 

    HINT.

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  9. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH 
    1. Engage the claw and the 4 clips and install the front upper fender protector LH
    2. Engage the clip on the rubber portion of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with the front upper fender protector LH.
    Fig 13: Identifying Front Upper Fender Protector LH Clips And Claws
    G05756276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH 

    HINT

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side

  11. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )