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EXTERIOR -Windshield Wiper and Washer51-14
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE
indicates the clip A location. indicates the clip B location.
Section A - A
Section B - B View A
3,4
Clip A
13±2NSmA
5 4
8.9±1.9 NSm
1
3
Clip B
3, 4
7.4±1.4 NSm
6 43
A
AB B
2
Windshield wiper motor assembly
and link assembly removal steps
"AA1. Wiper arm/blade assembly
2. Hood weather strip
3. Front deck garnish (driver’s side)4. Front deck garnish (passenger’s side)
AA"5. Windshield wiper motor assembly
6. Link assembly
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EXTERIOR -Windshield Wiper and Washer51-15
5.0±1.0 NSm
4
1 3
2
NOTE: Refer to P.51-19 for more information regarding removal and installation of rear washer nozzle.
5
Washer hose removal steps
DSplash shild (Refer to
GROUP 42 – Fender.)
DCowl side trim, front scuff plate, center
pillar trim, lower, rear scuff plate (Refer
to GROUP 52A – Trim.)
DRear seat (Refer to GROUP
52A – Seat.)
1. Washer hose
Windshield washer nozzle removal
steps
DConnection of washer hose
2. Windshield washer nozzleWasher tank and windshield washer
motor assembly removal steps
DRear end trim, trunk side trim (Refer
to GROUP 52A – Trim.)
DConnection of front washer hose
3. Washer tank assembly
4. Washer tank bracket
5. Washer motor
NOTE: Refer to GROUP 54A– Column Switch for
removal and installation of wiper washer switch.
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EXTERIOR -Windshield Wiper and Washer51-16
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA"WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Remove the windshield wiper motor assembly mounting
bolt.
2. Use the flat-tipped screw driver to disengage the link
between the windshield wiper motor assembly and the
link assembly to remove the windshield wiper motor
assembly.
Caution
Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when
the windshield wiper motor assembly is removed.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AAWIPER ARM/BLADE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Assemble the parts so that the edge of the wiper blade can
stop in the specified position (standard value).
Standard value:(A) 34±5mm
Windshield wiper
motor assembly
Flat-tipped screw driver
Link assembly
connection
Front deck garnish terminal
AA
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EXTERIOR -Windshield Wiper and Washer51-17
INSPECTIONS
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CHECK
Inspection of windshield wiper motor is conducted by removing
the harness connector with the motor attached to the vehicle.
DOperation inspection of windshield wiper motor
rotation in a low or high speed
Connect the battery to the windshield wiper motor to
inspect the operation of motor rotation in a low or high
speed.
DInspection of windshield wiper motor stop position
(1) Connect the battery to the windshield wiper motor
to rotate the motor in a low speed as shown in the
illustration (A) and disconnect the battery during
rotation to stop the motor.
(2) Connect between the terminals and the battery as
shown in the illustration (B) and confirm whether the
motor stops at the automatic stop position after
rotating in a low speed.
FRONT WASHER MOTOR CHECK
(1) The inspection of front washer motor is conducted with
the washer hose connected after removing the washer
tank assembly and pouring water in the washer tank.
(2) Check that the water is supplied with strong pressure
after energizing terminal number 2 with battery voltage
and earthing terminal number 1.
(B) Automatical stop
Operation inspection
Low speedHigh speed
Stop position inspection
(A) Low speed
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EXTERIOR -Windshield Wiper and Washer51-18
WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE INJECTION POSITION
CHECK
Move the nozzle to adjust the position so that the injection
can be done in an area shown in the illustration.
Caution
On R.H. drive vehicles, the illustration is symmetrical.
100 200
50 50
50 50
90 220
35
75
25
85
600 310
180340
170
Windshield washer
nozzle perpendicular
Windshield washer
nozzle perpendicular
Ceramic line terminal
Windshield washer nozzle
Unit:mm
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EXTERIOR -Windshield Wiper and Washer51-19
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WINDSHIELD WASHER
SWITCH AND WINDSHIELD INTERMITTENT WIPER
INTERVAL ADJUSTING KNOB CHECK
(1) Windshield wiper and washer switch, rear wiper and
washer switch.
Switch positionTerminal No.p
6789101167891011
OFF
Windshield wiper mist switch ON
Windshield intermittent wiper switch ON
Windshield low-speed wiper switch ON
Windshield high-speed wiper switch ON
Windshield washer switch ON
(2) Windshield intermittent wiper interval adjusting knob
Measure the resistance value at terminal numbers 3 and
6. The resistance value should rise smoothly from
approximately 0Ω(“FAST” position) to apporoximately
1kΩ(“SLOW” position).
WINDSHIELD INTERMITTENT WIPER INTERVAL
ADJUSTING KNOB CHECK
Measure the resistance value at terminal numbers 4 and
6. The resistance value should rise smoothly from
approximately 0 W (“FAST” position) to approximately 1 kW
(“SLOW” position).
NOTE
The windshield washer switch and windshield wiper switch
is integrated in the column-ECU, so can not be checked as
an individual part. However, its operation can be checked
by the input signal check. (GROUP 54B - Troubleshooting.)
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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL-Column Switch54A-38
COLUMN SWITCH
SPECIAL TOOL
ToolNumberNameUse
MB990784Ornament removerColumn cover removal
COLUMN SWITCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2
1
Section A - A
1 34A
A
Pawls
2
A
A
A
A
A
A
Removal steps
1. Lower column cover
2. Upper column cover
3. Lighting switch
4. Wiper/Washer switch
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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL-Column Switch54A-39
INSPECTION
LIGHTING SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK
DRIVE>
Switch PositionTerminal No.
3567891011
OFF
Headlamp
Tail lamp
Passing
Dimmer
Turn signal lamp RH
Turn signal lamp LH
NOTE
On L.H. drive vehicles, integrated column ECU does not allow
lighting switch continuity test. For inspection, troubleshooting
in GROUP 54B should be performed.
COLUMN SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK (AT SWITCH
BODY)
1. Remove lighting switch and wiper/washer switch.
2. Among individual connectors of column switch body
remaining in steering column, check for continuity between
same number terminals (No. 3 - 11).
Terminal No.Connector at lighting switch side
34567891011
Connector at wiper/
hit hid
3p
washer switch side4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
At lighting
switch sideAt wiper/washer
switch side