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Front Wiper Motor: Installation

  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

    2. Engage the clamp.
      Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly With Bolts
      G05419961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Align the matchmarks and install the crank arm assembly with the nut.

      Torque: 17 N*m (173 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Aligning Matchmarks
      G05419960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying MP Grease Applying Area
      G05419966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the rod of the windshield wiper link assembly to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Windshield Wiper Link Assembly Rod
      G05419967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector.
  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 20 claws.
      Fig 5: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Bolts And Link Assembly
      G05419958Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 6: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-Assembly Claws
      G05419957Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with the 2 clips.
    3. Engage the 2 claws and connect the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
      Fig 7: Identifying Front Fender Claws
      G05419955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Engage the 2 claws and connect the front fender to cowl side seal RH.
      Fig 8: Identifying Front Fender RH Claws
      G05419956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL 
    1. Engage the 8 clips and install the hood to cowl top seal.
  5. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
      Fig 9: Identifying Hood And Clips
      G05419954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. When reinstalling:
      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
      2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
        Fig 10: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serrations With Wire Brush
        G04980265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 24 N*m (245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Hold the wiper arm by hand when tightening the nut.

      FRONT WIPER MEASUREMENT REFERENCE

      Area Measurement
      A 25.6 mm (1.00 in.)
  6. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
      Fig 11: Identifying Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly
      G05419974Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. When reinstalling:
      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
      2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
        Fig 12: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serrations With Wire Brush
        G04980265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 24 N*m (245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Hold the wiper arm by hand when tightening the nut.

      FRONT WIPER MEASUREMENT REFERENCE

      Area Measurement
      A 31.9 mm (1.26 in.)
    4. Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid onto the windshield glass. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and the wipers do not come into contact with the vehicle body.
      Fig 13: Identifying Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly
      G06122442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002