Removal

WIPER AND WASHER: HEADLIGHT CLEANER ACTUATOR: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for both the RH and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal
4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Removal
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal
7. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH Removal
10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH Removal
11. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH Removal
12. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER Removal
13. REMOVE LH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
14. REMOVE HEADLIGHT WASHER ACTUATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Pull out the headlight cleaner actuator cover while making sure that the headlight cleaner actuator cover and holder do not separate from the headlight washer actuator, and hold the headlight washer actuator in place.
- If the holder separates from the headlight washer actuator, replace the headlight washer actuator.
- Hold the headlight washer actuator without touching the nozzle.

(b) Using nippers, cut off the headlight cleaner actuator cover as shown in the illustration, and remove it.
- After removing the headlight cleaner actuator cover, make sure to hold the headlight washer actuator in place until a new headlight cleaner actuator cover is installed.
- If the holder is damaged when the headlight cleaner actuator cover is cut off, replace the headlight washer actuator.

(a) Disconnect the hose from the headlight cleaner motor and pump.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clamps and remove the hose.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.