Installation [02/2014 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
- Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)
- Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor assembly at the automatic stop position.
- Turn the power switch off.
- Temporarily install the front wiper crank sub-assembly to the windshield wiper motor assembly with the nut.
- Temporarily install the windshield wiper link No. 1 rod to the pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
- Align the nut and pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly with the windshield wiper link No. 1 rod as shown in the illustration.
*a Pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly *b Windshield wiper link No. 1 rod - Tighten the nut to install the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
Torque: 17.2 N*m (175 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
- Apply MP grease to the pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
*a Pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly - Connect the windshield wiper link No. 1 rod to the pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
*a Windshield Wiper Link No. 1 Rod *b Pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
- Engage the motor grommet as shown in the illustration.
*a Motor Grommet NOTE:Be careful not to damage the windshield when installing the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.
- Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf)
- Connect the connector.
- Engage the motor grommet as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
- Engage the 2 claws to install the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
- INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
- When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH:
- When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:
- Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
- Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor assembly at the automatic stop position.
- Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.
*a Dot Torque: 24 N*m (245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.
Reference Measurement
Area Measurement A 10.0 mm (0.394 in.)
- INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
- When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH:
- When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:
- Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
- Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor assembly at the automatic stop position.
- Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.
*a Dot Torque: 24 N*m (245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.
Reference Measurement
Area Measurement A 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) - Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Operate the windshield wipers while spraying washer fluid onto the windshield glass. Make sure that the windshield wipers function properly and the wipers do not come into contact with the vehicle body.
- Lift each wiper arm twice after the wipers stop and check the wiper set position.
- Turn the power switch off.
- INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP