WIPER AND WASHER – WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM WW–3

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Wiper And Washer Switch Assembly

Front Wiper Switch

+B +2 +1 +S INT1 INT2 B1
MIST
Washer Switch OFF
W EW INT
OFF
ON
LO
HI
WW

Wiper Relay

W +B EW +2 +1 +S

Windshield Washer
Motor And Pump +2 +1 +S +
Assembly

WIPER

IG1
Ignition
Switch
AM1 E
Front Wiper Motor
AM1

ALT

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Ignition Switch

AM1 IG1 WIPER Washer Motor

Rear Wiper
Motor

WW AM1
B
WASH 1
EW +1R WR

OFF
ON
ALT WASH 2
Rear Wiper and
Washer Switch

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the ''Suspected Area'' column
of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as
necessary.
Wiper and washer system
Symptom Suspected area See page
1. WIPER fuse
2. Windshield wiper switch assembly
-
WW-21
WW
Front wipers do not operate.
3. Windshield wiper motor assembly WW-8
4. Wire harness -
1. Windshield wiper switch assembly WW-21
Front wipers do not operate in LO or HI. 2. Windshield wiper motor assembly WW-8
3. Wire harness -
1. Windshield wiper switch assembly WW-21
Front wipers do not operate in INT. 2. Windshield wiper motor assembly WW-8
3. Wire harness -
1. WIPER fuse -
2. Windshield wiper switch assembly WW-21
Front washer motor does not operate.
3. Washer motor WW-24
4. Wire harness -
1. Windshield wiper switch assembly WW-21
Front wipers do not operate when washer switch is in
2. Windshield wiper motor assembly WW-8
ON position.
3. Wire harness -
1. WIPER fuse -
Rear wiper and washers do not operate. 2. Rear wiper switch WW-21
3. Wire harness -
1. Rear wiper switch assembly WW-21
Rear wiper does not operate. 2. Rear wiper motor WW-16
3. Wire harness -
1. WASH fuse -
2. Rear washer switch assembly WW-21
Rear washer motor does not operate.
3. Washer motor -
4. Wire harness -
1. Rear wiper switch assembly WW-21
Rear wiper does not operate when washer switch is in
2. Rear wiper motor WW-24
ON position.
3. Wire harness -
Washer fluid does not flow. 1. Washer hose and nozzle -
When wiper switch is off, wiper blade does not retract 1. Windshield wiper motor assembly (Wiper arm and blade set WW-8
or retracts in wrong position. position)
1. Windshield wiper motor assembly (Wiper arm and blade set WW-8
Wiper blade is in contact with body.
position)
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INSTALLATION
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL WIPER RUBBER LH
(a) Install the 2 wiper rubber backing plates on the
Curved wiper rubber.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the wiper rubber backing
plates in the correct direction.
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(b) Install the wiper rubber so that the head part (longer
side) of the wiper rubber faces the arm axle side.
NOTICE:
• Push in the wiper blade into the grooves of
the wiper rubber to engage them completely.
• Put back the wiper arm of the passenger side
before putting back the driver side wiper arm.

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WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM

BODY ELECTRICAL
WIPER AND WASHER

PARTS LOCATION

FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

WW
FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

FUSIBLE LINK BLOCK

- ALT FUSE
- MAIN FUSE

WSHER JAR
- WASHER MOTOR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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REAR WIPER ARM AND

BLADE ASSEMBLY

WW

REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

INSTRUMENT PANEL
JUNCTION BLOCK
- AM1
- WIPER

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY
(See page ED-36)
3. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM
(a) Detach the 2 claws and open the cover. WW
(b) Remove the nut and rear wiper arm.

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4. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and rear wiper motor assembly.

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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the wiper motor with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
(b) Connect the connector.
2. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM
(a) Operate the wiper, and stop the wiper motor at the
automatic stop position.
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(b) Scrape off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a
round file or equivalent.
Wiper Arm Serration
(c) Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.

Wire Brush Wiper Pivot Serration

WW

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(d) Install the wiper arm with the nut in the position
shown in the illustration.
Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
Installation Position Mark HINT:
Hold down the arm hinge by hand in order to fasten
the nut.
3. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY
40 mm (1.57 in.) 4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY
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5. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
(a) Perform initialization (see pageIN-23).
NOTICE:
Certain systems need to be initialized after
disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from
the negative (-) battery terminal.
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FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

BODY ELECTRICAL
WIPER AND WASHER

COMPONENTS
FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

WW
COWL TOP VENTILATOR FRONT WIPER ARM AND
LOUVER RH BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL

COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

- WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

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REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Operate the wiper and stop the wiper motor at the WW
automatic stop position.
4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE
ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Operate the wiper and stop the wiper motor at the
automatic stop position.
5. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 8 clips and seal.

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6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH

(a) Remove the clip and bolt.
(b) Detach the 5 claws and remove the ventilator
louver.

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7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH

(a) Remove the clip and bolt.
(b) Detach the 5 claws and remove the ventilator
louver.

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8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector of the wiper motor.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts.
(c) Slide the wiper link to the vehicle's passenger side.
Remove the meshing of the rubber pin and remove
the wiper motor and link.

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WW 9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the meshing of the 2
rods at the crank arm pivot of the wiper motor.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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(b) Remove the 2 ''torx'' bolts and windshield wiper

motor.

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+S B +1
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the LO operation.
(1) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 1 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to
terminal 5 (E), and check that the motor
operates at low speed (LO).
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Motor operates at low speed (LO).
(b) Check the HI operation.
(1) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 4 (+2) and the negative (-) lead to
terminal 5 (E), and check that the motor
operates at high speed (HI).
OK:
Motor operates at high speed (HI).
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(c) Check the automatic stop operation.

(1) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 1 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to
terminal 5 (E). With the motor rotating at low
speed (LO), disconnect terminal 1 (+1) to stop
the wiper motor operation at any position other
than the automatic stop position.
(2) Using SST, connect terminals 1 (S) and 1 (+1).
Then connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 2 (B) to restart the motor operation at
low speed (LO).
SST 09843-18040
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(3) Check that the motor stops automatically at the
automatic stop position.
OK:
9 q Refer to illustration.
-10°
If the result is not as specified, replace the
motor assembly.

Automatic Stop Position

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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the wiper motor to the wiper link with the 2
''torx'' screws.
Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)

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(b) Apply grease to the crank arm pivot of the wiper

motor.
(c) Install the 2 rods to the wiper motor.

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2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the wiper motor and link with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 47 in.*lbf)
(b) Connect the connector.

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WW 3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH

(a) Attach the 5 claws to install the ventilator louver.
(b) Install the clip and bolt.

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4. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH

(a) Attach the 5 claws to install the ventilator louver.
(b) Install the clip and bolt.

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5. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL

(a) Attach the 8 clips to install the seal.

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6. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE

ASSEMBLY LH
Wiper Arm Serration
(a) Operate the wiper, and stop the windshield wiper
motor at the automatic stop position.
(b) Scrape off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a
round file or equivalent.
(c) Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.

Wire Brush Wiper Pivot Serration

WW

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(d) Install the wiper arm and blade with the nut in the
position shown in the illustration.
Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Hold down the arm hinge by hand in order to fasten
the nut.
Installation Position Mark

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7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE

ASSEMBLY RH
Wiper Arm Serration
(a) Operate the wiper, and stop the wiper motor at the
automatic stop position.
(b) Scrape off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a
round file or equivalent.
(c) Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.

Wire Brush Wiper Pivot Serration

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(d) Install the wiper arm and blade with the nut in the
position shown in the illustration.
Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Hold down the arm hinge by hand in order to fasten
the nut.
Installation Position Mark 8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
I037312E03 9. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
(a) Perform initialization (see page IN-23).
WW NOTICE:
Certain systems need to be initialized after
disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from
the negative (-) battery terminal.
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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Attach the claw to install the wiper switch.
(b) Connect the connector.
2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (See page SR-
13)
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
4. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
(a) Perform initialization (see pageIN-23).
NOTICE:
WW
Certain systems need to be initialized after
disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from
the negative (-) battery terminal.
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FRONT WIPER RUBBER

BODY ELECTRICAL
WIPER AND WASHER

COMPONENTS

FRONT WIPER BLADE RH

- WIPER RUBBER RH

WW

FRONT WIPER BLADE LH

- WIPER RUBBER LH

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REMOVAL
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER BLADE LH
(a) Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
NOTICE:
Do not fold down the wiper arm with the wiper
blade being removed from it.
2. REMOVE WIPER RUBBER LH
WW (a) Remove the wiper rubber from the wiper blade.
(b) Remove the 2 wiper rubber backing plates from the
wiper rubber.
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REAR WIPER MOTOR

BODY ELECTRICAL
WIPER AND WASHER

COMPONENTS

WW

REAR WIPER ARM

REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the automatic stop position operation.
(1) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 1 (B) and the negative (-) lead to
terminal 2 (-1).
NOTICE:
-1 B The body earth should be connected.
(2) With the motor being rotated, disconnect
terminal 1 (B) and terminal 2 (-1) to stop the
motor operation at any position other than the
WW automatic stop position.
Automatic Stop Position (3) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
Mark terminal 1. Check that the motor stops
automatically at the automatic stop position.
OK:
Refer to illustration.
If the result is not as specified, replace the
Defogger Line
motor assembly.
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REAR WIPER RUBBER

BODY ELECTRICAL
WIPER AND WASHER

COMPONENTS

WW

REAR WIPER BLADE

- REAR WIPER RUBBER

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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WIPER BLADE
(a) Raise the wiper blade to the position where the claw
detaches with a click sound, as shown in the
illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to break the claw.
(b) Pull the wiper blade straight from the wiper arm
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toward the left side of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Do not fold the wiper arm with the wiper blade
having been removed from it. WW
2. REMOVE REAR WIPER RUBBER
(a) Pull on the end of the wiper rubber protruding from
the blade stopper as shown in the illustration.
Push NOTICE:
Do not forcibly pull out the wiper rubber as, the
backing plates will be deformed or the blade
Pull
claw will be damaged.
HINT:
Stopper Pushing the rubber from the ends towards the
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INSTALLATION
Curved
1. INSTALL REAR WIPER RUBBER
(a) Install the 2 wiper rubber backing plates to the wiper
rubber.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the wiper rubber backing
plates in the right direction.

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(b) Insert the wiper rubber from the claw position of the
middle of the wiper blade into the end position.

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(c) After passing the wiper rubber through the rear end
side claw, allow it to stick out from the rear end
stopper and slide it through the front tip side claw.
2. INSTALL REAR WIPER BLADE
(a) Attach the wiper blade to the wiper.
HINT:
Install the wiper blade so that a click sound is heard.

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WIPER SWITCH
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (See page
SR-7) WW
3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and pull out
the wiper switch.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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INSPECTION
+B +S W +1R 1. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance:
Front wiper switch
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
7 (+1) - 8 (+B) MIST Below 1 Ω
+2 +1 EW WR
6 (+S) - 7 (+)1 OFF Below 1 Ω
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7 (+1) - 8 (+B) LO Below 1 Ω
8 (+B) - 9 (+2) HI Below 1 Ω

Front washer switch

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
4 (W) - 5 (EW) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
4 (W) - 5 (EW) ON Below 1 Ω

Rear wiper switch

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
3 (WR) - 5 (EW) WASH Below 1 Ω
2-3-5 OFF 10 kΩ or higher
2 (+1R) - 5 (EW) ON Below 1 Ω
3 (WR) - 2 (+1R) - 5 (EW) ON + WASH Below 1 Ω

If the result is not as specified, replace the switch

assembly.
(b) Check the intermittent operation.
(1) Connect the voltmeter's positive (+) lead to
terminal 7 (+1) and the voltmeter's negative (-)
lead to terminal 5 (EW).
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(2) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to

terminal 8 (+B) and the battery's negative (-)
lead to terminals 5 (EW) and 6 (+S).
(3) Turn the wiper switch to the INT position.
(4) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 6 (+S) for 5 seconds.
(5) Connect the battery's negative (-) lead to
terminal 6 (+S). Operate the intermittent wiper
relay and check the voltage between terminals
7 (+1) and 5 (EW).
OK:
WW Refer to illustration.

FAST: Connect the battery’s SLOW: Connect the battery’s

negative (-) lead to terminal 6 (+S) negative (-) lead to terminal 6 (+S)

10 to 14 V
7 (+1) and 5 (EW)
Voltage between terminals
0V

1.6 +-1 seconds 10.7 +-5 seconds

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If the result is not as specified, replace the

switch assembly.
(c) Check the front washer operation.
Voltage between terminals (1) Turn the wiper switch off.
7 (+1) and 5 (EW) (2) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 8 (+B) and the battery's negative (-)
lead to terminals 6 (+S) and 5 (EW).
Washer ON (3) Connect the voltmeter's positive (+) lead to
Switch OFF terminal 7 (+1) and the voltmeter's negative (-)
lead to terminal 5 (EW).
10 to 14 V
(4) Turn the washer switch on and off, and check
0V
the voltage between terminals 7 (+1) and 5
(EW).
If the result is not as specified, replace the
Approx. 0.3 Approx. 2.2 switch assembly.
seconds seconds OK:
Refer to illustration.
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WASHER MOTOR
Front Rear
Side Side
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK WASHER MOTOR
HINT:
3 This check should be performed with the windshield
1
washer motor and pump installed to the washer jar.
2 (a) Fill the washer jar with washer fluid.
I030011E02 (b) Check the motor (front side).
(1) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
WW terminal 2 of the washer motor and pump, and
the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.
(2) Check that washer fluid flows from the washer
jar.
OK:
Washer fluid flows from washer jar.
If the result is not as specified, replace the
washer motor and pump assembly.
(c) Check the motor (rear side).
(1) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 2 of the washer motor and pump, and
the negative (-) lead to terminal 3.
(2) Check that washer fluid flows from the washer
jar.
OK:
Washer fluid flows from washer jar.
If the result is not as specified, replace the
washer motor and pump assembly.
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WASHER NOZZLE
ADJUSTMENT
1. CHECK WASHER NOZZLE
(a) With the engine running, check that the point where
the washer fluid hits the windshield and the rear
window is within the range indicated by the hatched
line.

Windshield
A B WW

C
D

E F

H
K
G
J L
I

M N
O P
Q R

A: 150 mm (5.91 in.) J: 322.4 mm (12.69 in.)

B: 150 mm (5.91 in.) K: 548.7 mm (21.60 in.)
C: 50 mm (1.97 in.) L: 211.3 mm (8.7 in.)
D: 150 mm (5.91 in.) M: 98.3 mm (3.69 in.)
E: 150 mm (5.91 in.) N: 123.4 mm (4.86 in.)
F: 150 mm (5.91 in.) O: 233.2 mm (9.18 in.)
G: 292.2 mm (11.50 in.) P: 361.4 mm (14.22 in.)
H: 556.3 mm (22.02 in.) Q: 470 mm (18.50 in.)
I: 243.1 mm (9.57 in.) R: 503 mm (19.81 in.)

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Rear Window

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A: 100 mm (3.94 in.)

B: 100 mm (3.94 in.)

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2. ADJUST WASHER NOZZLE

(a) Using a pin, adjust the direction of the washer
nozzle.
NOTICE:
Use a pin that the end is not sharp.

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