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Rear Wiper Motor: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to use the centering jig when removing and installing the rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type). Failure to do so will result in a change of the location of the axis of the rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type), causing the wiping angle to change.
    • After installing the rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type), do not open the glass hatch before installing the rear wiper link pivot.
    • If the rear wiper motor assembly is removed without using the centering jig, the rear wiper motor assembly must be replaced with a new one.
  2. REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  5. DISCONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  7. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  8. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  9. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  10. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  11. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  12. REMOVE REAR WIPER SHAFT COVER (for Glass Hatch Type) 
    1. Disengage the 3 clips and remove the rear wiper shaft cover.
      Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wiper Shaft Cover Clips
      G05419987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 
    1. Remove the rear wiper arm head cap.
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Wiper Arm Head Cap
      G05419988Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and the rear wiper arm and blade assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Wiper Arm & Blade Assembly Nut
      G05419989Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET (for Fixed Glass Type) 
    1. Remove the rear wiper motor grommet.
      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor Grommet
      G05419990Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE REAR WIPER LINK CAP (for Glass Hatch Type) 
    1. Remove the rear wiper link cap.
      Fig 5: Identifying Rear Wiper Link Cap
      G05419991Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE REAR WIPER LINK PIVOT (for Glass Hatch Type) 
    1. Remove the nut and the rear wiper link pivot.
      Fig 6: Identifying Rear Wiper Link Pivot Nut
      G05419992Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type) 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and the rear wiper motor assembly.
      NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the back door glass.
      Fig 7: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor Assembly Bolts
      G05419993Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Glass Hatch Type) 
    1. When reinstalling the rear wiper motor assembly :
      1. Open the glass hatch.
      2. Engage the 3 claws and 2 guides, and then install the centering jig.
        NOTE:
        • The centering jig cannot be reused.
        • Do not remove the centering jig before installing the rear wiper link pivot.
        Fig 8: Identifying Centering Jig Claws & Guides
        G05419994Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Close the glass hatch, and engage the 2 claws and guide.
        NOTE: Be sure to engage the 2 claws and guide securely.
        Fig 9: Identifying Glass Hatch Claws & Guide
        G05419995Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Disconnect the connector.
      5. Remove the 2 nuts.
      6. Remove the 4 bolts and the rear wiper motor assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Do not hold the rear wiper motor assembly by the rear wiper link pivot.
        • Be careful not to scratch the back door glass.
        Fig 10: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor Assembly Bolts & Nuts
        G05419996Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. When using a new rear wiper motor assembly:
      1. Disconnect the connector.
      2. Remove the 4 bolts.
        Fig 11: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor Assembly Bolts
        G05419997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Remove the 2 nuts and the rear wiper motor assembly.
        NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the back door glass.
        Fig 12: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor Assembly Nuts
        G05419998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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