Toyota 4Runner: Removal

Toyota 4Runner Service Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Wiper / Washer / Front Wiper Motor / Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

2. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH

(a) Detach the 4 clips and 2 guides and remove the front fender main seal LH.

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

(a) Detach the 5 claws and remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.

6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the front wiper arm head cap.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

Text in Illustration

*1	Protective Tape

8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

10. REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

(a) Detach the 2 claws and 2 guides and remove the center No. 2 cowl top ventilator louver.

11. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 clips.

(b) Detach the 6 claws and guide (A).

Text in Illustration

*1	Guide A
*2	Guide B

12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

(a) Detach the clamp and disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts.

Text in Illustration

Grommet

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the windshield when removing the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, separate the windshield wiper link rod from the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Text in Illustration

*1	Protective Tape

(b) Disconnect the connector.

14. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR WIRE

(a) Detach the claw and remove the wiper motor wire.

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