Wiper and Washer Systems: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. REMOVE WIPER ARMS
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the wiper arm head covers.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 wiper arms.
2. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
a. Remove the 2 clips
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the cowl top ventilator louver.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and wiper link assembly.
5. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR
a. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the wiper link from the motor.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the nut.
c. Place the matchmarks on the wiper link and motor.
d. Remove the 3 screws and wiper motor from the wiper link.
6. REMOVE WASHER NOZZLE
a. Remove the hood insulator.
b. Disconnect the washer hose.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the washer nozzle.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
d. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL WASHER NOZZLES
a. Install the washer nozzles, then connect the washer hoses.
b. Install the hood insulator.
2. INSTALL WIPER MOTOR
a. Install the wiper motor with the 3 bolts to the wiper link.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
b. Align the matchmakers on the wiper link and wiper motor, then install the nut.
Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)
c. Connect the wiper link to the wiper motor.
3. INSTALL WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Install the wiper link assembly and fasten the 5 bolts.
Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)
b. Connect the connector.
4. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
Install the cowl top ventilator louver with the 2 clips.
5. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
6. INSTALL WIPER ARMS
a. Operate the wipers once and turn the wiper switch OFF.
b. Install the wiper arms and tighten the nuts by hand.
c. Adjust the installation positions of the wiper arms to the positions as shown in the illustration.
A: 20.0 mm (0.787 in.)
B: 28.0 mm (1.102 in.)
d. Torque the nuts.
Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)