Windshield Wiper

WINDSHIELD WIPER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal Steps 1-11:

Required Special Tool:
- MB991958: M.U.T.-III sub-assembly
- MB991223: Harness set
- MB992006: Extra fine probe

NOTE: For removal and installation of the wiper and washer switch, refer to chassis electrical, Column switch.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL







1. Manually turn the link rod of the wiper link assembly forward to the position indicated in the figure.

CAUTION: Another mechanic fully pushes up the hood so that the left side of link assembly is pulled out easily.

2. Pull out the attachment section of the left side of wiper link assembly forward until the link rod bumps against the front deck garnish retainer.

CAUTION: When pulling out the link assembly forward, be careful not to make a contact with the windshield glass.

3. While turning the link assembly upward (A), pull out the entire link assembly diagonally forward left (B).

[[B]] WIPER MOTOR LINK PLATE/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL







1. To disconnect the wiper motor link plate from the wiper motor shaft, use an appropriate tool to counter-hold the plate to prevent it from turning.
2. Remove the wiper motor from the wiper link assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ WIPER BLADE INSTALLATION







CAUTION: For good windshield wiper wiping performance, use windshield wipers without a curve in the backing of the wiper blade.

]]B[[ WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY/WIPER MOTOR LINK PLATE/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INSTALLATION

1. Confirm that the wiper motor has set to automatic stop position.

CAUTION: Always replace the wiper motor link plate with new one.







2. Set the wiper motor link plate onto the wiper motor shaft; aligning the triangle mark on the plate to the center line (of 3 lines) on the wiper link assembly as shown in the illustration.
3. Tighten the attaching nut of wiper motor link plate and wiper motor shaft. Use an appropriate tool to counter-hold the plate to prevent it from turning.
4. Apply grease to the inside of link rod joint (as required) and connect the link rod to wiper motor link plate.

Specified grease: Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent

]]C[[ WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION







Set the wiper arm and blade assembly at the specified positions.

A(Passenger's side): Ceramic end line ± 5 mm(0.20 in)

B(Driver's side): Front deck garnish end 45 ± 5 mm (1.77 ± 0.20 in)