Front Wiper Motor And Link: Installation

CAUTION:

If the cowl panel assembly cannot be installed properly, do not hit or set it forcibly. The claws of the cowl panel or the windshield glass may be damaged .
Before installing the windshield glass and cowl panel, make sure there are no gravel in the installing area .

Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
Check that the motor assembly windshield wiper is at the auto stop position.
CAUTION: During motor operation, do not touch the movable part.
1. Connect the harness of front wiper to the motor assembly windshield wiper.
2. Switch the combination switch (wiper) to ON/OFF one time.
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor again. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .

Install the motor assembly windshield wiper.

Align the link plate position.

CAUTION: Install the motor assembly windshield wiper at the position where the rod (b) and link plate (a) are aligned in a straight line.

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Install the motor assembly windshield wiper.
Tightening torque:

5.4 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.0 ft-lb)

Install the link assembly windshield wiper.

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Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
Install the cowl panel side and the cowl panel assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>COWL PANEL>INSTALLATION .
Install the arm assembly windshield wiper. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>Front Wiper Arm>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
Operate the windshield wiper to check that the stop position is aligned with the point mark. If it is not aligned with the point mark, perform the removal and installation of the windshield wiper over again. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>Front Wiper Arm>REMOVAL .
Make sure that the hose and the cover joint do not interfere during windshield wiper operation. (Models with EyeSight)

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