Front Wiper and Washer
DESCRIPTION1. FRONT WIPER
1. The front wiper is of a tandem type featuring wide wiping area. The blade is installed to the arm by means of U-hook joint to improve serviceability.
2. The front wiper operates in the HI and LOW speed modes and the INTERMITTENT mode. The operation modes can be selected by turning the wiper switch incorporated in the combination switch.
3. In the INTERMITTENT mode, the intermittent unit installed behind the combination switch controls the front wiper operation interval.
4. The front wiper system uses a modular construction in which the wiper motor forms an integral part of the linkage. The motor is installed on the body through rubber mounting.
5. The driver's side wiper blade is elongated by 25 mm (1 in) to reduce the not wiped area at the bottom of the windshield. Also, the rigidity of the wiper assembly is increased by modularizing the wiper system and this contributes to reducing the not wiped area near the front pillar.
6. The driver's side wiper arm is angled to disperse the force applied to the wiper arm by the air flow. A part of the dispersed force acts to press the wiper blade against the windshield helping to prevent the wiper blade being lifted up.
2. FRONT WASHER SYSTEM
1. The washer system consists of a washer tank, motor and pump unit, and a pair of nozzles.
2. The washer tank is installed at the front of the strut mount on the left side of the engine compartment.
3. The motor and pump unit for the washer is installed at the bottom of the washer tank.
4. The washer nozzles are installed on the hood. Each nozzle has a diffusion jet hole.
5. Each washer nozzle is provided with a check valve which is located just below it.