Front Wiper Motor and Link: Installation

Connect the battery ground terminal.
To confirm that the motor is at the auto stop position, connect the harness to the motor and turn the wiper switch to ON/OFF once.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Install the wiper motor assembly.
CAUTION: Tighten the nut where rod (A) and link plate (B) is aligned in a straight line.

Fig 1: Locating Wiper Motor Assembly Mounting Nuts
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Fig 2: Caution For Tightening Wiper Motor Assembly Mounting Nuts
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Tightening torque:

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Install the wiper link assembly and cowl panel in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Before installing the windshield glass and cowl panel, make sure there are no gravel in the installing area.

Tightening torque:

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