Windshield Wiper Motor ASSY: Replacement

1. Remove the 2 nuts and the FR wiper arm LH. 

1. Remove the nut and the FR wiper arm RH.

1. Disengage the 8 clips and remove the hood to cowl top seal.

Fig 1: Removing Hood To Cowl Top Seal

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1. Disengage the 8 claws and clip, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH.

Fig 2: Removing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver LH

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1. Disengage the 8 claws and clip, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver RH.

Fig 3: Removing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver RH

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1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 5 bolts and the windshield wiper motor & link assy.

Fig 4: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor

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1. Using a flat-head screwdriver, disengage the windshield wiper link arm from the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assy.

   HINT:

   Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 5: Disengaging Windshield Wiper Link Arm

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2. Remove the nut and washer.
   Fig 6: Removing Nut And Washer

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3. Remove the crank arm assy.
4. Put matchmarks on the crank arm and windshield wiper motor assy, and remove the crank arm assy (when reinstalling).
   Fig 7: Putting Matchmarks On Crank Arm And Windshield Wiper Motor Assy

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5. Remove the 3 bolts and the windshield wiper motor assy.
   Fig 8: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor Assy

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1. Install the windshield wiper motor assy to the windshield wiper link assy with the 3 bolts.
   1. Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in..lbf) 
   Fig 9: Installing Windshield Wiper Motor

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2. Install the crank arm assy with the washer and nut.
3. Align the matchmarks on the crank arm assy and windshield wiper motor assy, then install the crank arm assy with the washer and nut (when reinstalling).
   1. Torque: 17 N.m (175 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 
4. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assy and install the windshield wiper link arm.

Fig 10: Installing Windshield Wiper Link Arm

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1. Install the windshield wiper motor & link assy with the 5 bolts.
   1. Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in..lbf) 
2. Connect the connector.

Fig 11: Connecting Connector

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1. Clean the wiper arm serration with a round file or equivalent (when reinstalling).
2. Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.
   Fig 12: Cleaning Wiper Arm Serration

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3. Install the front wiper arm LH with the nut so that the front wiper blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.
   1. Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

HINT:

Hold down the arm hinge by hand in order to fasten the nut.

Fig 13: Installing Front Wiper Arm LH

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1. Clean the wiper arm serration with a round file or equivalent (when reinstalling).
2. Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.
3. Install the front wiper arm RH with the 2 nuts so that the front wiper blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.
   1. Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 
   Fig 14: Installing Front Wiper Arm Rh

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   HINT:

   Hold down the arm hinge by hand in order to fasten the nut.

4. Operate the front wipers while spraying water or washer fluid on the windshield glass. Ensure that the wipers function properly and there is no interference with the body.