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Front Wiper Motor: Installation

  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
    2. Using a torx socket wrench, install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Installing Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly
      G04466499Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the windshield wiper motor & link assembly by engaging the pin.
    2. Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

    3. Connect the connector.
  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH 
    Fig 2: Installing Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assembly
    G04466500Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 
  5. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL 
  6. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
    2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).
      Fig 3: Cleaning Wiper Arm Serrations
      G04466501Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the front wiper arm & blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      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 4: Identifying Front Wiper Arm & Blade Assembly LH Installation Position
      G04466502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
      Fig 5: Cleaning Wiper Arm Serrations
      G04466503Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).
    3. Install the front wiper arm & blade assembly RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

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

    4. Operate the wipers while spraying water or washer fluid on the glass. Ensure that the wipers function properly and there is no interference with the body.
      Fig 6: Identifying Front Wiper Arm & Blade Assembly RH Installation Position
      G04466504Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER