Up to 08/2009

WIPER / WASHER: REAR WIPER MOTOR: INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the rear wiper motor and bracket assembly with the 3 bolts.

Torque : 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf)

(b) Connect the connector.

(c) Engage the clamp.

2. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET

(a) Apply MP grease to the entire surface of the rear wiper motor grommet lip.

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HINT
Make sure that the hole does not get clogged with grease and the grooves on the lip are filled with grease.

(b) Install the rear wiper motor grommet.

3. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY

(a) Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

(b) When reusing the rear wiper arm and blade assembly:

(1) Clean the wiper arm serrations.

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(d) Install the rear wiper arm and blade assembly with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

Torque : 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf)

Standard Clearance

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HINT
Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

(e) Operate the rear wiper while spraying washer fluid onto the back door glass. Make sure that the rear wiper functions properly and the wiper does not come into contact with the vehicle body.

4. INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

5. INSTALL UPPER BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM Reassembly