Front Wiper Motor: Installation

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INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
1. Install the wiper motor with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 7.5 N*m (75 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Wiper Motor With Bolts
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2. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the wiper motor.
3. Install the rod of the wiper link to the crank arm, as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Applying MP Grease To Crank Arm Pivot Of Wiper Motor
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INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Install the wiper motor and link assembly with the 4 bolts and nut.
  Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf)
2. Connect the connector.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Wiper Motor And Link Assembly With Bolts And Nut
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INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Push the ventilator louver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to attach 8 claws and 2 clips, and install the ventilator louver.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Claws And Clips
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INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
1. Attach the claw to install the cowl side seal.
INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
1. Attach the 16 claws and install the cowl top seal.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Hood To Cowl Top Seal
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INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
Clean the wiper arm serration with a round file or equivalent.
Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.

Fig 6: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serration With Wire Brush
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Install the wiper arm and blade with the nut. Make sure that the wiper arm and blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.

Standard measurement

FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

Position	Specified Condition
A	23.9 mm (0.941 in.)
B	35.5 mm (1.40 in.)

Fig 7: Identifying Wiper Arm And Blade Position

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Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)

HINT:

Hold down the wiper arm hinge with your hand while tightening the nut.

INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
Clean the wiper arm serration with a round file or equivalent.
Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.

Fig 8: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serration With Wire Brush
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

Install the wiper arm and blade with the nut. Make sure that the wiper arm and blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.

Standard measurement

FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

Position	Specified Condition
A	11.5 mm (0.453 in.)
B	29.8 mm (1.17 in.)

Fig 9: Identifying Wiper Arm And Blade Position

Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)

HINT:

Hold down the wiper arm hinge with your hand while tightening the nut.

Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid on the windshield glass. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.