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Front Wiper Motor: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 3 bolts.
      Fig 1: Locating Wiper Link Assembly Bolts
      GTY187977Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    2. Install the rod to the wiper link assembly.
      Fig 2: Installing Rod To Wiper Link Assembly
      GTY206628Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper motor & link assembly with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 3: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assembly Bolts
      GTY206627Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector.
  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Operate the wiper, and stop the windshield wiper motor assembly at the automatic stop position.
    2. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
      Fig 4: Cleaning Wiper Pivot Serrations With Wire Brush
      GTY177749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (before reinstalling).
    4. Install the FR wiper arm & blade assembly RH with the nut at the position as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 5: Identifying Installation Position Of FR Wiper Arm
      GTY206629Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 20 N*m (209 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.

  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
      Fig 6: Cleaning Wiper Arm Serrations
      GTY206187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).
    3. Install the FR wiper arm & blade assembly LH with the nut at the position shown in the illustration.
      Fig 7: Identifying Installation Position Of FR Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly LH
      GTY206630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 20 N*m (209 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Hold the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.