Wiper and Washer — Wiper Removal and Installation

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Step 6 of removal distinguishes L.H.D. (oblong hole on left side of cowl top) from R.H.D. (oblong hole on right side of cowl top).

Wiper Removal and Installation

Specification	Value
Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (driver side)	3.8 - 5.1N·m
Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (driver side)	0.39 - 0.52kg-m
Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (driver side)	2.8 - 3.8ft-lb
Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (passenger side)	3.8 - 5.1N·m
Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (passenger side)	0.39 - 0.52kg-m
Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (passenger side)	2.8 - 3.8ft-lb

Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (driver side)

3.8 - 5.1N·m

Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (driver side)

0.39 - 0.52kg-m

Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (driver side)

2.8 - 3.8ft-lb

Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (passenger side)

3.8 - 5.1N·m

Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (passenger side)

0.39 - 0.52kg-m

Wiper arm mounting bolt torque (passenger side)

2.8 - 3.8ft-lb

0
Before removing front wiper motor link, turn wiper switch OFF and disconnect motor leads at connectors.
1
Remove wiper arm.
2
Remove cowl cover.
3
Remove bolts which secure wiper motor.
4
Extract wiper motor so that wiper motor link comes out of hole in front cowl top panel. Then, pull motor straight out to disconnect ball joint which connects motor link and wiper link. Wiper motor can then be removed.
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5
Remove wiper link pivot blocks on driver and passenger sides.
6
Extract wiper link and pivot blocks (as one unit) from oblong hole on left side (L.H.D.) or right side (R.H.D.) of cowl top.

1
Position wiper link and pivot blocks (as one unit) in cowl top through oblong hole.
2
Before installing pivot blocks on cowl top, hold end (motor link side) of wiper link at hole in front cowl top panel and insert motor link's ball pin into hole in wiper link.
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3
Install front wiper in reverse order of above removal procedures.

NOTE

Apply a small amount of grease to ball joints before installation.