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Front Wiper Motor: Installation

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  1. Installation of the front wiper motor
    1. Using a T30 Torx socket wrench and 2 bolts, install the front wiper motor on the windshield wiper link ASSY.

      Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf} 

  2. Installation of the front wiper crank SUB-ASSY
    1. Connect the front wiper motor connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Activate the wiper switch, and stop the front wiper motor in the automatic stop position.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    5. Disconnect the front wiper motor connector.
    6. Using the nut, temporarily install the front wiper crank SUB-ASSY on the front wiper motor.
    7. Temporarily place the No. 1 rod on the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank SUB-ASSY.
      G12595182Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    8. As in the figure, directly align the nut of the front wiper crank SUB-ASSY and the crank arm pivot with the No. 1 rod.
    9. Tighten the nut completely.

      Standard value: T=8.5N.m {87kgf.cm} {6.3ft.lbf} 

      G12595183Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    10. Apply Multemp SA grease or the equivalent to the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank SUB-ASSY.
      G12595184Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    11. Connect the No. 1 rod to the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank SUB-ASSY.
  3. Installation of the windshield wiper arm cover
    1. Fit in the tabs and install the 2 windshield wiper arm covers.
    G12595185Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation of the windshield wiper motor & link ASSY
    1. As shown in the figure, fit the grommet of the front wiper motor in the body, and assemble the windshield wiper motor & link ASSY
    2. Using 2 bolts, install the windshield wiper motor & link ASSY.

      Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf} 

    3. Connect the connector.
  5. Installation of the cowl ventilator louver
    CAUTION: Before installing, check that there is no gravel on the installation sections of the windshield glass and the cowl ventilator louver.
    1. Install in the direction of the arrow in the figure, and fit in the 15 guides.
    2. Install the 4 cowl top ventilator louver clips on the cowl ventilator louver.
    3. Using 3 clips, install the cowl ventilator louver.
      G08557913Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Installation of the front fender to cowl side seal RH
    1. Fit in the 3 tabs and, using clips, install the front fender to cowl side seal RH.
  7. Installation of the front fender to cowl side seal LH
    NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side.
    G12595187Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Installation of the front wiper arm & blade ASSY RH
    1. Stop the front wiper motor in the automatic stop position.
    2. During re-assembly:
      1. Use a round file to clean the wiper arm serration section.
    3. Using a wire brush, clean the wiper pivot serration section.
      G12595188Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Use a nut to install the front wiper arm & blade ASSY RH so that it matches the position in the figure.

      Standard value: T=22N.m {224kgf.cm} {16.2ft.lbf} 

      NOTE: While pressing on the arm hinge with your hand, tighten the nut.
  9. Installation of the front wiper arm & blade ASSY LH
    G12595189Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. During re-assembly:
      1. Use a round file to clean the wiper arm serration section.
    2. Using a wire brush, clean the wiper pivot serration section.
      G12595190Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Use a nut to install the front wiper arm & blade ASSY LH so that it matches the position in the figure.

      Standard value: T=22N.m {224kgf.cm} {16.2ft.lbf} 

      NOTE: While pressing on the arm hinge with your hand, tighten the nut.
    4. While spraying water or washer fluid on the glass, activate the front wipers, and check that the blades wipe properly and don't interfere with the body.
    G12595191Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Installation of the wiper arm head caps
    1. Fit in the tabs and install the 2 wiper arm head caps.
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