Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the windshield wiper arm (A) and blade after removing a nut.

Tightening torque :
27 - 31 Nm (2.8 - 3.2 kgf.m, 20 - 23 lb-ft)




2. If necessary of removing the wiper blade, push both sides of lock buttons (A) and then remove the wiper blade.




3. Remove the weather strip then remove the cowl top cover (A) after removing clips.




4. Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage assembly after removing 4 bolts. Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A) and windshield deicer connector (B) from the wiper motor & linkage assembly.

Tightening torque :
7-11Nm (0.7-1.1, kgf.m, 5.0-7.9 lb-ft)










Installation

1. Install the wiper arm and blade to the specified position.





NOTE:
For your convenience, move the windshield wiper blades to the service position as follows;
1. Turn the ignition OFF
2. Move the wiper switch to the single wiping position and hold the switch until the wiper arm is in the fully up position.
3. Raise the wiper arm.
4. Replace the blade assembly.
5. Return the wiper arm on the windshield.
6. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
7. Move the wiper switch to any position and then to the OFF position.

CAUTION:
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield, since it may chip or crack the windshield.

CAUTION:
Common sources of contamination are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes. If the blades are not wiping properly, clean both the window and the blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.