Windshield Wiper Motor ASSY: Replacement

HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER
REMOVE FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSY LH
1. Stop the windshield wiper motor assy at the automatic stop position.
2. Remove the nut and the FR wiper arm & blade assy LH.
REMOVE FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSY RH
1. Remove the nut and the FR wiper arm & blade assy RH.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSY
1. Disengage the 6 claws.
  
  Fig 1: Disengaging 6 Claws
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2. Remove the 2 clips.
3. Disengage the 9 claws, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assy.
  
  Fig 2: Disengaging 9 Claws & Removing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-Assy
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REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK ASSY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 2 bolts.
3. Remove the windshield wiper motor & link assy by disengaging the pin as shown in the illustration.
Fig 3: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor & Link Assy
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REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY
1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the meshing of the 2 rods at the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assy.
  
  Fig 4: Disengaging Meshing Of Rods At Crank Arm Pivot Of Windshield Wiper Motor Assy Using A Screwdriver (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 5: Disengaging Meshing Of Rods At Crank Arm Pivot Of Windshield Wiper Motor Assy Using A Screwdriver (2 Of 2)
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2. Using a Torx socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and the windshield wiper motor assy.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Bolts & Windshield Wiper Motor Ass
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INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY
1. Apply MP grease to the clank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assy.
2. Using a Torx socket wrench, install the windshield wiper motor assy with the 2 bolts.
  - Torque: 5.39 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
  Fig 7: Installing Windshield Wiper Motor Assy With Bolts
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INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK ASSY
1. Temporarily install the windshield wiper & Link assy by engaging the pin.
2. Install the windshield wiper motor & link assy with the 2 bolts.
  - Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 61 in.lbf)
3. Connect the connector.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Windshield Wiper Motor & Link Assy With Bolts
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INSTALL FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSY RH
1. Stop the windshield wiper motor assy at the automatic stop position.
2. Scrape off the serration part of the wiper arm with a round file or equivalent.
3. Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.
  
  Fig 9: Installing FR Wiper Arm & Blade Assy RH
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4. Install the front wiper arm & blade assy RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.
  - 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 10: Installing Front Wiper Arm & Blade Assy RH With Nut
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INSTALL FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSY 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 11: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serration With A Wire Brush
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3. Install the front wiper arm & blade assy LH with the 2 nuts to the position shown in the illustration.
  - Torque: 24 N.m (245 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)
  Fig 12: Installing Front Wiper Arm & Blade Assy LH With Nuts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  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.