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Front Wiper Motor: Installation

  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Bolts And Connector
      G06038566Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Crank Arm Pivot Of Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly
      G06038570Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the rod of the windshield wiper link assembly to the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
    Fig 3: Locating Rod Of Windshield Wiper Link Assembly
    G06038571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.

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

    2. Connect the connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assembly Bolts And Connector
    G06038572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH 
    1. Engage the 7 claws to install the cowl top ventilator louver LH as shown in the illustration.
    2. Install the clip.
    Fig 5: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver LH Claws And Clip
    G06038573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 
    1. Engage the 12 claws and guide to install the cowl top ventilator louver RH as shown in the illustration.
    2. Install the clip.
    Fig 6: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver RH Claws And Guide
    G06038574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL 
    1. Engage the 7 clips.
    2. Engage the 2 claws to install the hood to cowl top seal.
  6. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
      Fig 7: Identifying Hood To Cowl Top Seal Claws And Clips
      G06038561Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH:
      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
      Fig 8: Identifying Wiper Arm Serrations
      G06038576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:
      1. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
      Fig 9: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serrations With Wire Brush
      G06038577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Hold the wiper arm by hand when tightening the nut.

      AREA MEASUREMENT REFERENCE

      Area Measurement
      A 19.5 to 34.5 mm (0.768 to 1.36 in.)
  7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
      Fig 10: Identifying Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly RH Nut Position
      G06038578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH:
      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
      Fig 11: Identifying Wiper Arm Serrations
      G06038576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:
      1. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
      Fig 12: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serrations With Wire Brush
      G06038577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Hold the wiper arm by hand when tightening the nut.

      AREA MEASUREMENT REFERENCE

      Area Measurement
      A 25.5 to 40.5 mm (1.00 to 1.59 in.)
    5. Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid onto the windshield. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and the wipers do not come into contact with the vehicle body.
    Fig 13: Identifying Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly LH Nut Position
    G06046106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 
    1. Install the 2 front wiper arm head caps.
    Fig 14: Identifying Front Wiper Arm Head Caps
    G06038558Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002