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Front Wiper Motor: Installation

  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 3 bolts.

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

      Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Bolts
      G05274063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
    3. Align the matchmarks on the crank arm assembly and windshield wiper motor assembly, then install the washer and nut.

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

    4. Install the rod to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
      Fig 2: Aligning Matchmarks On Crank Arm Assembly
      G05274062Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 5 bolts.

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

      Fig 3: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assembly Bolts
      G05274060Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the connector.
  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  4. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Operate the wiper, and stop the windshield wiper motor assembly at the automatic stop position.
    2. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
    3. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).
      Fig 4: Cleaning Wiper Arm Serrations
      G05243183Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nuts at the position as shown in the illustration.

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

      HINT:

      Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.

      Fig 5: Identifying Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly LH Installation Position Mark
      G05274070Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
    2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).
      Fig 6: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serrations
      G05274071Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the 2 nuts at the position as shown in the illustration.

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

      HINT:

      Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.

      Fig 7: Identifying Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly RH Installation Position Mark
      G05274072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Operate the front wipers while spraying water or washer fluid on the windshield.
    5. Make sure that the wipers function properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.