Front Wiper Arms

Removal and Installation for Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment for Wiper Arms Stop Location

REMOVAL
1. Operate front wiper motor, and stop it at the auto stop position.
2. Remove washer tube from washer tube joint.
3. Remove front wiper arm mounting nuts and front wiper arm from vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Clean up the pivot area as illustrated. This will reduce possibility of front wiper arm looseness.




2. Prior to front wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate front wiper motor and then turn it "OFF" (Auto Stop).
3. Push front wiper arm onto pivot shaft, paying attention to blind spline.
4. Attach washer tube to washer tube joint.
5. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set the blade center to clearance "L1" & "L2" immediately before tightening nut.
6. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate front wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".
7. Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance "L1" & "L2".
Clearance "L1" : 64 mm (2.52 in)
Clearance "L2" : 31.5 mm (1.24 in)

- Tighten front wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
Front wiper arm nuts : 23.6 Nm (2.4 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)