INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL WIPER MOTOR WIRE
(a) Attach the claw to install the wiper motor wire.
2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a T30 "TORX" socket, install the wiper motor with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}
(b) Connect the connector.
(c) Apply MP grease to the crank arm pivot of the wiper crank.
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(d) Connect the rod to the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank. |
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3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
(a) Attach the grommet as shown in the illustration. Torque: 7.0 N·m {71 kgf·cm, 62 in·lbf} Text in Illustration
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield when installing the windshield wiper motor and link assembly. |
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(b) Install the windshield wiper motor and link with the 2 bolts.
(c) Connect the connector.
(d) Attach the clamp.
4. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Attach the 9 guides (B). Text in Illustration
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(b) Attach the 6 claws and guide (A) as shown in the illustration.
(c) Install the 2 clips to the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
5. INSTALL CENTER NO. 2 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
(a) Attach the 2 claws and 2 guides to install the center No. 2 cowl top ventilator louver.
6. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
(b) When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH: (1) Clean the wiper arm serrations. Text in Illustration
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(c) When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:
(1) Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
(d) Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH to the position shown in the illustration with the nut. Torque: 25 N·m {255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf} Text in Illustration
HINT:
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7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH: (1) Clean the wiper arm serrations. Text in Illustration
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(b) When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:
(1) Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.
(c) Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH to the position shown in the illustration with the nut. Torque: 25 N·m {255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf} Text in Illustration
HINT:
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(d) 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.
8. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
(a) Attach the 3 claws to install the front wiper arm head cap. HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH side. |
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9. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
(a) Attach the 5 claws to install the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
10. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
11. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH
(a) Attach the 4 clips and 2 guides.
12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
13. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
14. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable
is reconnected (See page ).
Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems (2WD models)
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC systems may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off
to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
Turning off the TRAC system only (turning on th ...
Disposal
DISPOSAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is powered by a lithium battery.
When disposing of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, remove the battery
and dispose of it properly.
PROCEDURE
1. DISP ...