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Front Wiper Motor: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 3 bolts.
      Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly
      GTY232044Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. When replacing the windshield wiper motor assembly and front wiper crank sub-assembly with a new one:
      1. Temporarily install a front wiper crank sub-assembly on the new windshield wiper motor assembly with the nut.
        Fig 2: Identifying Nut And Front Wiper Crank Sub-Assembly
        GTY217120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Temporarily install the windshield wiper motor and link on the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
        Fig 3: View Of Link On Crank Arm Pivot Of Front Wiper Crank Sub-Assembly
        GTY224349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Align the front wiper crank sub-assembly with the windshield wiper motor and link as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 4: Aligning Front Wiper Crank Sub-Assembly With Windshield Wiper Motor & Link
        GTY217854Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Front Wiper Crank Sub-assembly
      4. Tighten install the front wiper crank sub-assembly with the nut.

        Torque: 17 N*m (175 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

    2. When reusing the windshield wiper motor assembly and front wiper crank sub-assembly:
      1. Align the matchmarks to install the front wiper crank sub-assembly with the nut.
        Fig 5: Installing Front Wiper Crank Sub-Assembly With Nut
        GTY218771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Matchmark

        Torque: 17 N*m (175 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Crank Arm Pivot
      GTY230428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Crank arm Pivot
    4. Connect the rod of the windshield wiper link assembly to the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly.
      Fig 7: View Of Link On Crank Arm Pivot Of Front Wiper Crank Sub-Assembly
      GTY224349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the grommet as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 8: Engaging Grommet
      GTY214881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Grommet
    2. Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 4 bolts.

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

      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the windshield when installing the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

    3. Engage the 2 clamps.
      Fig 9: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assembly
      GTY227261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the connector.
  4. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 8 guides <B>.
      Fig 10: Installing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-Assembly
      GTY222241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 5 claws and 3 guides <A> to install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
    3. Install the 2 clips.
      Fig 11: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-Assembly And Clips
      GTY227320Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Engage the guide <B> as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 12: Installing Cowl Side Ventilator Sub-Assembly LH
      GTY214577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the claw and guide <A> to install the cowl side ventilator sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
  6. INSTALL COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
    2. When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH:
      Fig 13: Identifying Wiper Arm Serration, Wire Brush & Wiper Pivot Serration
      GTY230026Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Wiper Arm Serration
        *2 Wire Brush
        *3 Wiper Pivot Serration
    3. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:
      1. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
    4. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the 2 nuts to the position shown in the illustration.
      Fig 14: Identifying Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly RH
      GTY231152Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 23 N*m (235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Ceramic Dot

      HINT: 

      Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH:
      Fig 15: Cleaning Wiper Arm Serrations
      GTY230028Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Wiper Arm Serration
        *2 Wire Brush
        *3 Wiper Pivot Serration
    2. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:
      1. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
    3. Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.
      Fig 16: Inspecting Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Operation
      GTY217100Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 23 N*m (235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Ceramic Dot

      HINT: 

      Hold the wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut.

    4. Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid on the windshield glass. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.
  9. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 
    1. Engage the 3 claws to install the front wiper arm head cap.
      Fig 17: Installing Front Wiper Arm Head Cap
      GTY224405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

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