WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
| WARNING | When the switch the ignition to ON, and the wiper and washer switch is in the AUTO position, the windshield wipers could operate accidentally under the following conditions. Always switch the ignition, and the wiper and washer switch off before handling the windshield wipers; otherwise a pinched hand or fingers could result in injury or a wiper system malfunction: The windshield in the rain sensor installation area is touched. The windshield is subjected to an impact. The rain sensor is subjected to an impact from inside the vehicle. Water is poured on the windshield. |
Scheme 7
- Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 7): Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade With Torque Specifications
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-517471-S40897098382012121200000).)
Scheme 8
Scheme 8: Windshield Wiper Arm Installation Note
- Clean the serrated connecting part with a wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arm. (Scheme 8): Cleaning Serrated Connecting Part With Wire Brush
Scheme 9
Scheme 9: WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT
- Turn off the windshield wiper switch while operating the windshield wiper motor to stop the windshield wiper at the auto-stop position.
- Slide the serrated connecting part and position the windshield wiper arm and blade as shown in the figure. (Scheme 9): Positioning Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade
Scheme 10
Scheme 10: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the windshield wiper arm. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S29993174052012121200000).)
- Remove the cowl grille. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517470-S32798879672012121200000).)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 10): Windshield Wiper Motor With Torque Specifications
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-517471-S40897098382012121200000).)
Scheme 11
Scheme 11: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
- Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
- Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. (Scheme 11): Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Disassembly Order
Scheme 12
Scheme 12: Ball Joint Assembly Note
- Use a clean cloth to protect the link and squeeze using pliers. (Scheme 12): Protecting Link Using Clean Cloth
Scheme 13
Scheme 13: Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Note
- Connect the windshield wiper motor to the vehicle wiring harness connector, operate the windshield wipers, and then stop them at the auto-stop position.
- Adjust the motor crank and wiper link No.1 so that they are parallel as shown in the figure. (Scheme 13): Adjusting Motor Crank And Wiper Link No.1
Scheme 14
Scheme 14: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INSPECTION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S29993174052012121200000).)
- Remove the cowl grille. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517470-S32798879672012121200000).)
- Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.
- After connecting the windshield wiper motor terminal B or A to the positive battery terminal, and terminal C to the negative battery terminal, verify that the windshield wipers operate as shown in the table. (Scheme 14): Windshield Wiper Motor Circuit Diagram If not as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor. Terminal applied to battery Operation condition Battery negative voltage Battery positive voltage C B HI A LO
- Disconnect the positive battery from terminal A while the wipers are operating, then verify that the wipers do not stop at the auto-stop position.
- Connect windshield wiper motor terminals A and E, and apply battery positive voltage to terminal D.
- Verify that the windshield wipers operate at low speed again and they are at the auto-stop position. If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor.
Scheme 15
Scheme 15: Vehicles with the washer fluid-level sensor
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517472-S38449044742012121200000).)
- Remove the front combination light on the left side. (See «FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517509-S17044707642012121200000).)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal. (Scheme 15): Washer Tank And Associated Components (Vehicles With Washer Fluid-Level Sensor) With Torque Specifications
Scheme 16
Scheme 16: Vehicles without the washer fluid-level sensor
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517472-S38449044742012121200000).)
- Remove the front combination light on the left side. (See «FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517509-S17044707642012121200000).)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal. (Scheme 16): Washer Tank And Related Components (without the washer fluid-level sensor) With Torque Specifications
Washer Hose Installation Note
- Install the washer hoses by inserting them in the washer tank grooves as shown in the figure.
Washer Hose - Vehicles With Washer Fluid-Level Sensor. Scheme 17
Scheme 17: Washer Hose - Vehicles With Washer Fluid-Level Sensor
Washer Hose - Vehicles Without Washer Fluid-Level Sensor. Scheme 18
Scheme 18: Washer Hose - Vehicles Without Washer Fluid-Level Sensor
Scheme 19
Scheme 19: WASHER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517472-S38449044742012121200000).)
- Remove the front combination light on the left side. (See «FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517509-S17044707642012121200000).)
- Remove the washer tank. (See «WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S37847699062012121200000).)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 19): Identifying Washer Motor Removal Order
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 20
Scheme 20: WASHER MOTOR INSPECTION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517472-S38449044742012121200000).)
- Remove the washer tank. (See «WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S37847699062012121200000).)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- After connecting washer motor terminal A to the positive battery terminal, and terminal B to the negative battery terminal, verify that washer fluid flows to the windshield washer hose. (Scheme 20): Identifying Washer Motor Terminals If there is any malfunction, replace the washer motor.
- After connecting washer motor terminal B to the positive battery terminal, and terminal A to the negative battery terminal, verify that washer fluid flows to the rear washer hose. If there is any malfunction, replace the washer motor.
Scheme 21
Scheme 21: WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S29993174052012121200000).)
- Remove the cowl grille. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517470-S32798879672012121200000).)
- Remove the windshield washer hose from the windshield washer nozzle.
- Press the windshield washer nozzle tab in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to detach it. (Scheme 21): Identifying Windshield Washer Nozzle Tab Pressing Direction
- Pull out the windshield washer nozzle from the cowl grille and remove.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 22
Scheme 22: WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT
- Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the windshield washer nozzle and adjust the area washer fluid is sprayed as shown in the figure. (Scheme 22): Windshield Washer Nozzle Adjustment Chart
Scheme 23
Scheme 23: WASHER FLUID-LEVEL SENSOR INSPECTION
Scheme 24
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517472-S38449044742012121200000).)
- Disconnect the washer fluid-level sensor connector.
- Verify that continuity between the washer fluid-level sensor terminals is as indicated in the table. (Scheme 23): Identifying Washer Fluid-Level Sensor Terminals If not as specified, replace the washer fluid-level sensor. (Scheme 24): Washer Fluid-Level Sensor Terminals Continuity Chart
Scheme 25
Scheme 25: WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 26
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the following parts: Windshield wiper arm and blade (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S29993174052012121200000).) Cowl grille (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517470-S32798879672012121200000).) Mudguard on the left side (See «MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517470-S24194423812012121200000).)
- Remove windshield washer hose No.1 from the washer tank.
- Detach clip A.
- Remove windshield washer hose No.1 from clip B and joint pipe A in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure. (Scheme 27): Windshield Washer Hose No.1, Clip B And Joint Pipe A
- Remove the windshield washer base No.1 from joint pipe A.
- Remove windshield washer hose No.1 from joint pipe A.
- Remove the windshield washer nozzle. (See «WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S09806663082012121200000).)
- Remove the windshield washer hose from the hook. (Scheme 28): Identifying Windshield Washer Hose And Hook
- Remove windshield washer hoses No.2, No.3 and No.4 from joint pipes B and C.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 27
Scheme 27: REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 29): Rear Wiper Arm And Blade With Torque Specifications
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the rear wiper arm and blade. (See «REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S29955693202012121200000).)
Scheme 28
Scheme 28: Rear Wiper Arm Installation Note
- Clean the serrated connecting part with a wire brush before installing the rear wiper arm. (Scheme 30): Cleaning Serrated Connecting Part With Wire Brush Before Installing Rear Wiper Arm
Scheme 29
Scheme 29: WASHER FLUID-LEVEL SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517472-S38449044742012121200000).)
- Remove the washer tank. (See «WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S37847699062012121200000).)
- Remove the connector of the washer fluid-level sensor from the washer tank. (Scheme 31): Washer Fluid-Level Sensor And Washer Tank
- Remove the washer fluid-level sensor.
- Remove the grommet.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 30
Scheme 30: REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT
- Turn off the rear wiper switch while operating the rear wiper motor to stop the rear wiper at the auto-stop position.
- Slide the serrated connecting part and position the rear wiper arm and blade as shown in the figure. (Scheme 32): Positioning Rear Wiper Arm And Blade
Scheme 31
Scheme 31: REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See «LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S24052668482012121200000).)
- Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. (See «REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S29955693202012121200000).)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 33): Identifying Rear Wiper Motor With Torque Specifications
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the rear wiper arm and blade. (See «REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-517471-S04523567782012121200000).)
Scheme 32
Scheme 32: REAR WIPER MOTOR INSPECTION
Scheme 33
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See «LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S24052668482012121200000).)
- Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector.
- Apply battery positive voltage to rear wiper motor connector terminal C, and connect terminals B and D to the ground.
- Verify that the rear wiper motor operates smoothly. (Scheme 34): Inspecting Rear Wiper Motor Operation If there is any malfunction, replace the rear wiper motor.
- Disconnect the ground connecting rear wiper motor connector terminal D and the negative battery terminal while the rear wipers are operating, then verify that the rear wipers stop at the auto-stop position. (Scheme 35): Inspecting Rear Wipers Stop At Auto-Stop Position If there is any malfunction, replace the rear wiper motor.
Scheme 34
Scheme 34: REAR WASHER NOZZLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See «LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S19239265502012121200000).)
- Release the tabs in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the rear washer nozzle. see scheme 31: Identifying Rear Washer Nozzle Tabs Releasing Direction
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the spray area of the rear washer nozzle. (See «REAR WASHER NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-517471-S00969015982012121200000).)
Scheme 35
Scheme 35: REAR WASHER NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT
- Adjust the area where washer fluid is sprayed as shown in the figure. see scheme 32: Identifying Washer Fluid Sprayed Area
REAR WASHER HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the mudguard on the left side. (See «LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S19239265502012121200000) .)
- Disconnect the rear washer hose from the washer motor.
Rear Washer Hose From Washer Motor - Vehicles With Washer Fluid-Level Sensor. Scheme 36
Scheme 36: Rear Washer Hose From Washer Motor - Vehicles With Washer Fluid-Level Sensor
Rear Washer Hose From Washer Motor - Vehicles Without Washer Fluid-Level Sensor. Scheme 37
Scheme 37: Rear Washer Hose From Washer Motor - Vehicles Without Washer Fluid-Level Sensor
- 4. Remove rear washer hose No.1 from clip A. (Scheme 38): Rear Washer Hose No.1 And Clip A
- 5. Remove the A-pillar trim on the left side. (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S09928645462012121200000).)
- 6. Remove the glove compartment. (See «GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S18570108062012121200000).)
- 7. Remove rear washer hose No.2 from clips B, C, and D.
- 8. Remove rear washer hose No.2 and joint pipe B.
- 9. Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S16065429912012121200000).) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S24677427962012121200000).) B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S21048004882012121200000).) Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517512-S34297045012012121200000).) B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S24122276052012121200000).) Rear seat back (See «REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517469-S14714727372012121200000).) Rear seat cushion (See «REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517469-S42666434332012121200000).) Trunk end trim (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S36327941942012121200000).) Trunk side trim (See «TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S24387845502012121200000).) C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S12505371382012121200000).) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S19003006492012121200000).) Rain sensor cover (vehicles with rain sensor) (See «RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S39323855762012121200000).) Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S00704867052012121200000).)
- 10. Remove joint pipe C.
- 11. Remove the headliner. (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S35571472892012121200000).)
- 12. Peel off the tape and remove rear washer hose No.3. see scheme 36: Removing Rear Washer Hose No.3
- 13. Remove rear washer hose No.4 from clips E, F, and G.
- 14. Remove rear washer hose No.4 from joint pipe D.
- 15. Remove rear washer hose no.5 from joint pipe E.
- 16. Remove the rear washer nozzle. (See «REAR WASHER NOZZLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517471-S00677171532012121200000).)
- 17. Remove rear washer hose No.6.
- 18. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 38
Scheme 38: WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the column cover. (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-517497-S28954925772012121200000).)
- Disconnect the connector. see scheme 37: Identifying Wiper And Washer Switch Connector
- Release the tab in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull up the wiper and washer switch in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove it.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | The reflection rate at the moment the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position after replacing the rain sensor with a new one is stored as the condition indicating no precipitation on the windshield. Therefore, remove water and dirt from the windshield before turning on the ignition switch. Perform the rain sensor initialization in the following cases: (See RAIN SENSOR INITIAL SETTING .) The windshield is replaced and the rain sensor is reused The auto wiper system operates incorrectly |
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch Continuity Chart. Scheme 39
Scheme 40
Scheme 41
Scheme 42
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Slide the tab B in the direction of the arrow and remove the rain sensor while supporting it with the hand. (Scheme 41): Removing Rain Sensor
- Remove the rain sensor in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure. (Scheme 42): Identifying Rain Sensor Removal Direction
- Remove the rain sensor cover in the direction shown in the figure. see scheme 46: Identifying Rain Sensor Cover Removal Direction
- Disconnect the rain sensor connector. see scheme 47: Disconnecting Rain Sensor Connector
- Install in the reverse order of removal.