Front Wiper and Washer
REMOVAL1. REMOVE WIPER ARMS
a. Remove the nut and wiper arm LH.
b. Remove the 2 nuts and wiper arm RH.
2. REMOVE COWL LOUVERS
a. Remove the weatherstrip from the cowl louvers.
b. Remove the 2 clips, then pull the cowl louvers forward.
3. REMOVE WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 5 bolts and wiper link assembly.
4. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR
a. Remove the nut.
b. Place matchmarks on the wiper link and motor.
c. Remove the 3 bolts and motor from the wiper link.
5. REMOVE WASHER NOZZLES
a. Disconnect the washer hoses.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the washer nozzles from the hood.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL WASHER NOZZLES
a. Install the washer nozzles to the hood.
b. Connect the washer hoses.
2. INSTALL WIPER MOTOR
a. Install wiper motor with the 3 bolts to the wiper link.
Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)
b. Align the matchmarks on the wiper link and wiper motor, then install the nut.
3. INSTALL WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Install the wiper link assembly with the 5 bolts to the body panel.
Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf)
b. Connect the connector.
4. INSTALL COWL LOUVERS
a. Install the cowl louvers with the 2 clips.
b. Install the weatherstrip to the cowl louvers.
5. INSTALL WIPER ARMS
a. Install the wiper arms and tighten the nuts by hand. Operate the wipers once and turn the wiper switch OFF.
b. Adjust the installation positions of the wiper arms to the positions as shown in the illustration.
A: Approx. 43.5 mm (1.713 in.)
B: Approx. 48.5 mm (1.909 in.)
C: Approx. 15.5 mm (0.610 in.)
D: Approx. 600 mm (23.62 in.)
E: Approx. 43.1 mm (1.697 in.)
F: Approx. 525 mm (20.67 in.)
G: Approx. 46 mm (1.81 in.)
c. Install the wiper arm RH with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 24 N.m (245 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)
d. Install the wiper arm LH with the nut.
Torque: 24 N.m (245 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)