Front Wiper Motor And Link: Installation

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INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
1. Install the wiper motor with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Installing Wiper Motor
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2. Align the matchmarks on the crank arm and motor.
3. Apply MP grease to the sliding parts of the wiper motor and the rod of the wiper link.
4. Connect the rod of the wiper link to the wiper motor.
  
  Fig 2: Aligning Matchmarks On Crank Arm And Motor
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INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Move the wiper motor and link in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to attach the wiper cushion to the body, and install the wiper motor and link.
2. Install the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
3. Connect the connector.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assembly
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INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
1. Attach the 12 claws to install the louver.
2. Install the 2 clips.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver
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INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
1. Attach the claw to install the front fender to cowl side seal.
  
  Fig 5: Attaching Claw For Installing Front Fender To Cowl Side Seal
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INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
1. Attach the claw to install the front fender to cowl side seal.
  
  Fig 6: Attaching Claw For Installing Front Fender To Cowl Side Seal
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INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
1. Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
2. Clean the wiper arm serration with a round file or equivalent.
3. Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.
  
  Fig 7: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serration Using Wire Brush
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4. Install the arm and blade with the nut. Make sure that the arm and blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.
  Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  Hold down the arm hinge with your hand while tightening the nut.
  
  Fig 8: Positions For Installing Arm And Blade
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INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
1. Clean the wiper arm serration with a round file or equivalent.
2. Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.
  
  Fig 9: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serration Using Wire Brush
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3. Install the arm and blade with the nut. Make sure that the arm and blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.
  Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  Hold down the arm hinge with your hand while tightening the nut.
4. Operate the front wipers while spraying water or washer fluid on the windshield. Ensure that there is no interference between the blades and pillar.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
1. Install the 2 caps.
  
  Fig 10: Positions For Installing Arm And Blade
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CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL