Wiper and Washer Systems: Service and Repair

FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM


Front Wiper Arms


REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal
1. Operate front wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Remove wiper arm nut covers and wiper arm nuts.
3. Remove wiper arms.

Installation
1. Operate front wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).





2. Clean up the pivot area as illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.
3. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".
4. Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clearance. Refer to wiper arm adjustment.
5. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers.

Front wiper arm nuts: 20.6 - 26.5 Nm(2.1 -2.7 kg-m, 16 - 19 ft lbs)



WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT
1. Operate front wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).





2. Lift the wiper blade up and then rest it onto glass surface, check the blade clearance "L1" and "L2".

Clearance L1: 30.5-45.5 mm(1.201-1.791 in)
Clearance L2: 32.5-47.5 mm(1.280-1.870 in)


3. If adjustment is necessary, reposition wiper arm on wiper motor pivot shaft to above specified blade clearance.
4. Tighten wiper arm nut to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers. Refer to wiper arm installation.