Windshield Wiper Motor

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER
2. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
3. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSEMBLY LH




4. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
a. Using a clip remover, disconnect the 5 clips and remove the hood to cowl top seal.




5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
a. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
b. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver RH.




6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH
a. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
b. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH.




7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and the windshield wiper motor & link assembly.

8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY







a. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 rods at the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.

HINT: Tape up the screwdriver tip before use to avoid damage.




b. Remove the 3 bolts and the windshield wiper motor assembly.




9. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
a. Install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf.cm, 47 in.lbf)

b. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
c. Install the 2 rods to the windshield wiper motor assembly.




10. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Install the windshield wiper motor & link assembly with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf.cm, 47 in.lbf)

b. Connect the connector.

11. INSTALL FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
a. Operate the wiper, and stop the windshield wiper motor assembly in the automatic stop position.




b. Scrape off the serration part of the wiper arm with a round file or equivalent.
c. Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.




d. Install the front wiper arm & blade assembly LH with the nut in the position as shown in the illustration.

Torque: 20 Nm (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
Installation Position Mark:
25 to 40 mm (0.98 to 1.57 in.)

HINT: Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.

e. Operate the wiper while running water or washer fluid over the window, and check the wiping condition and that the rear wiper does not hit against the vehicle's body.

12. INSTALL FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSEMBLY RH




a. Scrape off the serration part of the wiper arm with a round file or equivalent.
b. Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.




c. Install the front wiper arm & blade assembly RH with a nut in the position shown in the illustration.

Torque: 20 Nm (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
Installation Position Mark:
29 to 44 mm (1.14 to 1.73 in.)

HINT: Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.