MODELS WITH EyeSight

CAUTION: Install firmly so that the hose is not bent, compressed or flattened.

NOTE: Since the arm assembly - windshield wiper LH and RH can interfere with each other, install the passenger's side first.

Install the cowl panel assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Cowl Panel>INSTALLATION .
Install the arm assembly - windshield wiper.
1. Assemble the arm assembly - windshield wiper so that the blade assembly - windshield wiper is aligned to the ceramic print point mark of the windshield glass.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Windshield Wiper Aligned To Ceramic Print Point Mark
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2. Tighten the arm assembly - windshield wiper to specified torque and install the cap.
Tightening torque:

26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Install the hose to the joint - washer hose so that the excess (a) of the hose from the arm end is 120 mm (4.72 in).

Fig 2: Installing Hose To Joint - Washer Hose
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Operate the windshield wiper to check that the stop position is aligned with the point mark. If it is not aligned with the point mark, perform the removal and installation of the windshield wiper over. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>Front Wiper Arm>REMOVAL .
Install the cover - joint.
Make sure that there is a gap of 1 mm (0.04 in) or more between the hose and the cover - joint, between the hose and the joint - washer hose and between the hose and the cowl panel during windshield wiper operation.

If the gap cannot be secured, perform the installation of the hose over.

Fig 3: Checking Gap Between Hose And Cover

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