Front Wiper Arm: Installation

CAUTION: Install firmly so that the hose washer is not bent, compressed or flattened.

NOTE: Since the wiper arm assembly on the left and right sides can interfere with each other, install the passenger's side first.

When the hose washer is removed from the joint washer hose, refer to "Installation" of "Front washer nozzle and hose". Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>FRONT WASHER NOZZLE AND HOSE>INSTALLATION .

Install the arm assembly windshield wiper.

Align the alignment mark (a), and install the hose washer to the arm assembly windshield wiper assistor.

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Assemble the arm assembly windshield wiper so that the blade assembly windshield wiper is aligned to the ceramic print point mark of the windshield glass.

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Tighten the arm assembly windshield wiper to the specified torque, and install the cover windshield wiper arm.
Tightening torque:

22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)

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 washer and the cover joint do not interfere during windshield wiper operation.

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