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Front Wiper

  1. The front wiper is of a tandem type featuring a wide wiping area. The blade is installed to the arm by means of U-hook joint to improve serviceability.
  2. The front wiper operates in the HI and LOW speed modes and the INTERMITTENT mode. The operation modes can be selected by turning the wiper switch incorporated in the combination switch.
  3. In the INTERMITTENT mode, the intermittent unit installed behind the combination switch controls the front wiper operation interval.
  4. The front wiper system uses a modular construction in which the wiper motor forms an integral part of the linkage. The motor is installed on the body through rubber mounting.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wiper And Motor
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  5. The size of the motor is minimized by changing the stator shape, coil windings and the magnet.
  6. The mounting bracket is modified. The bracket of the wiper link assembly bracket area breaks if it receives a force exceeding a certain level to absorb the impact in case of a traffic accident, etc.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wiper Link Assembly Bracket
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  7. The driver's side wiper arm is angled to disperse the force applied to the wiper arm by the airflow. A part of the dispersed force acts to press the wiper blade against the windshield helping to prevent the wiper blade being lifted up.
    Fig 3: Identifying Wiper Arm Twist Angle
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  8. When wiper arms are raised in cases such as washing the car, always raise the driver's seat side wiper arm first and then raise the passenger's seat side wiper arm. If the passenger's seat side wiper arm is raised first, this will obstruct the way for the driver's side wiper arm. If forcibly raised in the wrong way, the passenger's side wiper arm may be damaged. When lowering the wiper arms, lower the passenger's side arm first.