Front Wiper Motor Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Loosen the wiper arm nut (B) after removing the wiper arm cover (A).

   

2. 2
   Remove the wiper arm and blade (A).

   

3. 3
   If necessary, release the wiper blade lock by pulling up, and remove the blade from the inner radius of the wiper arm.

   

4. 4
   Disconnect the washer hose (A) connected to the hood upper cover.

   

5. 5
   Remove the seal and hood upper cover (A) after removing the rivets.

   

6. 6
   Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A) from the wiper motor and linkage assembly.

   

7. 7
   Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage assembly (A) by removing the 3 bolts.

   

8. 8
   While holding the wiper motor crank, remove the upper link (A) from the wiper motor crank.

   

   Before removing the wiper motor and linkage assembly, make sure the linkage has stopped at the automatic stop position. To accurately install the wiper motor crank, make sure the linkage is aligned with the crank in a straight line and the angle of each link is correct. Be careful not to bend the connection.

9. 9
   Remove the lower link (A) from the wiper motor crank.

   

   To accurately install the wiper motor crank, make sure the linkage is aligned with the crank in a straight line and the angle of each link is correct. Be careful not to bend the connection.

10. 10
    Remove the connecting rod (A) after loosening the nut.

    

11. 11
    Remove the wiper motor bracket (A) after loosening the bolts.

    

Installation

1. 1
   Install the wiper motor.
2. 2
   Install the crank.

   Tightening torque: 24.5 ~ 26 N·m (2.5 ~ 2.7 kgf·m, 18.0 ~ 19.5 ft-lbf)

   To install the wiper motor crank, make sure that the linkage is aligned with the crank in a straight line and that the angle of each link is set correctly.

3. 3
   Install the lower and upper links to the wiper motor crank.

   To install the wiper motor crank, make sure the linkage aligns with the crank in a straight line and set the angle of each link accurately. Be careful not to bend the connection.

4. 4
   Install the wiper motor and linkage assembly, then connect the wiper motor connector.

   Tightening torque: 7 ~ 11 N·m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf·m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 ft-lbf)

5. 5
   Install the hood upper cover.
6. 6
   Install the windshield wiper arm and blade.

   Tightening torque: 22.5 ~ 26 N·m (2.3 ~ 2.7 kgf·m, 16.6 ~ 21.7 ft-lbf)

   Turn the wiper motor to make sure it is in the auto-stop position. If necessary, adjust the wiper arm and blade.

7. 7
   Set the wiper arm and blade to the auto stop position. A: Auto stop position (blade)

   

8. 8
   Install the upper cowl cover to the specified spray position.

   When operating the washer, make sure that 50 % or more of the washer fluid reaches the spray area. If the spray area does not meet the standard positions, adjust the nozzle(s).

   

   Specified position	Distance (b)	Distance (mm)
   A	20.24	514,3
   B	2,46	62,6
   C	12.33	313,3
   D	7,39	187,7
   E	6.41	162,8
   F	7,32	186
   G	13.56	344,6

Inspection

1. 1
   Disconnect the connector (A) from the wiper motor.

   

   NO	Description	NO	Description
   1	GROUND	4	LOW
   2	Parking	5	HI
   3	Battery (-)

2. 2
   Connect the positive (+) battery cable to terminal 3 and the negative (-) cable to terminal 1.
3. 3
   Make sure the motor operates at low or high speed as shown in the table below.

   

   Common sources of contamination are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatment used by some commercial car washes. If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both the window and the blades with a good glass cleaner or mild detergent and rinse thoroughly with clean water.