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WASHER OPERATIONNJEL0456S02With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
+through 10A fuse [No. 27, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
+to front wiper switch terminal 5.
When the lever is pulled to the WASH/F position, ground is supplied
+from body grounds E30 and E73,
+through terminal 4 of the front wiper switch, and
+through terminal 18 of the frotn wiper switch
+to front washer motor terminal 2.
With power and ground supplied, the washer motor operates.
When the lever is pulled to the WASH position for one second or more, the wiper motor operates at low speed
for approximately 3 seconds to clean windshield. This feature is controlled by the wiper amplifier in the same
manner as the intermittent operation.
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
System Description/Hatchback (Cont'd)
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Wiring Diagram Ð WIPER Ð/HatchbackNJEL0457
MEL884L
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
Wiring Diagram Ð WIPER Ð/Hatchback
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YEL383C
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
Wiring Diagram Ð WIPER Ð/Hatchback (Cont'd)
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SEL543TA
Removal and InstallationNJEL0060WIPER ARMSNJEL0060S011. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate
wiper motor and then turn it ªOFFº (Auto Stop).
2. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set
the blade center to clearance ªL
1º&ªL2º immediately before
tightening nut.
3. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor
and then turn it ªOFFº.
4. Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance ªL
1º&ªL2º.
Sedan
Clearance ªL
1º: 27.5 - 42.5 mm (1.083 - 1.673 in)
Clearance ªL
2º: 34.5 - 49.5 mm (1.358 - 1.949 in)
Hatchback
Clearance ªL
1º: 23 - 37 mm (0.91 - 1.46 in)
Clearance ªL
2º: 24 - 38 mm (0.94 - 1.50 in)
+Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
Front wiper: 21 - 26 N´m (2.1 - 2.7 kg-m, 16 - 19 ft-lb)
SEL024J
+Before reinstalling wiper arm, clean up the pivot area as
illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm loose-
ness.
WIPER LINKAGENJEL0060S02
GEL265
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
Removal and Installation
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SEL450XA
RemovalNJEL0060S02011. Remove cowl top seal rubber and cowl top cover.
2. Remove wiper motor connector.
3. Remove 3 screws that secure wiper motor and wiper frame.
4. Detach wiper motor from wiper linkage at ball joint.
5. Remove wiper linkage.
Be careful not to break ball joint rubber boot.
InstallationNJEL0060S0202+Grease ball joint portion before installation.
1. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
GEL013-A
Washer Nozzle AdjustmentNJEL0061+Adjust washer nozzle with suitable tool as shown in the figure
at left.
Adjustable range:±10É (In any direction)
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
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GEL266
GEL267
Sedan
Unit: mm (in)
*1 400 (15.75) *5 151 (5.94)
*2 325 (12.80) *6 155 (6.10)
*3 425 (16.73) *7 250 (9.84)
*4 226 (8.90) *8 380 (14.96)
*A: The diameters of these circles are less than 80 mm (3.15 in).
*B: The diameter of this circle is less than 150 mm (5.91 in).
*C: The diameter of this circle is less than 130 mm (5.12 in).
SEL544T
HATCHBACK
Unit: mm (in)
*1 450 (17.72) *5 150 (5.91)
*2 225 (8.86) *6 155 (6.10)
*3 380 (14.96) *7 250 (9.84)
*4 165 (6.50) *8 320 (12.60)
*: The diameters of these circles are less than 80 mm (3.15 in).
The figure shown is for LHD models.
The layout for RHD models is symmetrically opposite.
Washer Tube LayoutNJEL0062
GEL268
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
Washer Nozzle Adjustment (Cont'd)
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Wiring Diagram Ð WIP/R Ð/SedanNJEL0300
HEL897A
REAR WIPER AND WASHER
Wiring Diagram Ð WIP/R Ð/Sedan
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HEL898A
REAR WIPER AND WASHER
Wiring Diagram Ð WIP/R Ð/Sedan (Cont'd)
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