Installation (from 07/2011)

WIPER / WASHER: REAR WIPER MOTOR (for Hatchback): INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET

(a) Apply MP grease to the entire surface of the rear wiper motor grommet lip.





HINT
Make sure that the hole does not get clogged with MP grease and the grooves on the lip are filled with MP grease.

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2. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the rear wiper motor with the 3 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.





Torque : 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf)

(b) Connect the connector.

3. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY

(a) Operate the wiper and stop the rear wiper motor at the automatic stop position.





(b) Scrape any metal powder off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a round file or the equivalent (when reinstalling).

(c) Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

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(d) Install the rear wiper arm and blade with the nut to the position as shown in the illustration.





Torque : 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf)

HINT
Hold the arm hinge by hand while tightening the nut.

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(e) Operate the rear wiper while spraying washer fluid on the glass. Make sure that the rear wiper functions properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.

4. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

(a) Engage the 2 claws and 2 hinges, and install the rear wiper arm head cap.

HINT
Push down on the cap until a click sound can be heard.

5. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD Reassembly (from 07/2011)