WIPER AND WASHER — Wiper Arm (Europe L.H.D.) + Wiper and Washer Adjustment
EL-70spec tableWiper Arm (For Europe L.H.D. model)
NOTE
The wiper arm pressure is controlled by the vehicle speed when the wiper switch is in the "ON" position.
Wiper-arm pressure vs vehicle speed
More than 130 (81)
Wiper arm pressureLow → High
Less than 120 (75)
Wiper arm pressureHigh → Low
Wiper and Washer Adjustment
INSTALLATION
Wiper-arm installation and clearance setting
- 1Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF" (Auto Stop).
- 2Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set the blade center to clearance "L1" & "L2" immediately before tightening nut.
- 3Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".
- 4Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance "L1" & "L2". Clearance "L1": 17.5 – 32.5 mm (0.689 – 1.280 in). Clearance "L2": 25 – 35 mm (0.98 – 1.38 in). Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
Wiper-sweep dimensions (mm / in)
*1
Dimension503 (19.80)
*2
Dimension275 (10.83)
*3
Dimension425 (16.73)
*4
Dimension213 (8.39)
*5
Dimension144 (5.67)
*6
Dimension155 (6.10)
*7
Dimension273 (10.75)
*8
Dimension385 (15.16)
NOTE
All the diameters of the circles drawn at the wiper-arm pivots are less than 80 mm (3.15 in).