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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: Locating Bolts
      G05195999Courtesy 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.
      Fig 2: Installing Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assembly
      G05196003Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH 
  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
      G05196004Courtesy 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 And Blade Assembly LH Installation Position Mark
      G05236910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
    2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).
      Fig 5: Cleaning Wiper Arm Serrations
      G05196006Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
  8. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER 
    Fig 6: Identifying Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly RH Installation Position Mark
    G05236912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002