Wiper System & Washer System: Other Subaru Forester SJ

CAUTION

1. Connect the connectors and hoses securely during reassembly.
2. After reassembly, make sure that the each component or each function operates normally.
3. Be careful with the airbag system wiring harness which passes near electrical parts and switches.
4. Yellow connectors and harnesses with yellow tapes around them are the connectors and harnesses for the airbag system. Using a tester above such circuits may cause malfunction of airbag system. Follow the cautions of "AIRBAG SYSTEM" in this case. < Ref. to «CAUTION»(ref-662142-S33828179652014101300000) , General Description. >
5. When connecting the pipe hoses, be careful not to cause bend or blockage.
6. If even a small amount of silicon oil or grease enters the tank - washer and the washer fluid passages, an oil film will be formed on the glass and will cause the wiper to chatter and judder. Make sure that no oil comes into contact with the system.

GENERAL TOOL

Note. Referring to the data described below, prepare the materials to make a nozzle - windshield washer adjustment tool.

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Materials

1. Vertebra of wiper blade which is to be discarded
2. Vinyl tape

Steps of making a front washer nozzle adjustment tool

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1. Bend the vertebra at the position 25 mm (0.98 in) away from its end by 45°.
2. Bend the vertebra at the position 29 mm (1.14 in) away from the other end by 45°.
3. Double up the vertebra so that the longer end (29 mm (1.14 in)) comes upward.
4. Secure the vertebra with a vise (a) so that the tip clearance becomes 5 mm (0.20 in).
5. Bend the vertebra at the position approximately 90 mm (3.54 in) away from the bending point for the longer end.
6. Check that the tip clearance is 5 mm (0.20 in), and secure the vertebra with vinyl tape (b).

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Note. For other related fuses, refer to the wiring diagram. < Ref. to POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT . >

CHECK FUSE

1. Remove the fuse and inspect visually.
2. If the fuse is blown out, replace the fuse.

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1. Check the resistance between relay terminals. Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard Circuit 1 - 2 Always 1 Mohms or more 1 - 2 Apply battery voltage between terminals 4 and 3. Less than 1 ohms Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard Circuit 1 - 2 Always 1 Mohms or more 1 - 4 Always Less than 1 ohms 1 - 2 Apply battery voltage between terminals 3 and 5. Less than 1 ohms
2. Replace the relay if the inspection result is not within the standard.

WIPER AND WASHER (FRONT)

Refer to "Front Wiper and Washer System" in the wiring diagram. < Ref. to WIRING DIAGRAM , Front Wiper and Washer System. >

WIPER AND WASHER (REAR)

Refer to "Rear Wiper and Washer System" in the wiring diagram. < Ref. to WIRING DIAGRAM , Rear Wiper and Washer System. >

NOTE

For operation procedures of each component of the wiper and washer system, refer to the respective sections.

1. Combination switch (Wiper): < Ref. to «COMBINATION SWITCH (WIPER)»(ref-662182-S02279793602014101300000) . >
2. Wiper blade: < Ref. to «WIPER BLADE»(ref-662182-S38366927892014101300000) . >
3. Front wiper arm: < Ref. to «FRONT WIPER ARM»(ref-662182-S09684029022014101300000) . >
4. Front wiper motor and link: < Ref. to «FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK»(ref-662182-S28751130262014101300000) . >
5. Rear wiper arm: < Ref. to «REAR WIPER ARM»(ref-662182-S12537660372014101300000) . >
6. Rear wiper motor: < Ref. to «REAR WIPER MOTOR»(ref-662182-S34193690042014101300000) . >
7. Washer tank and motor: < Ref. to «WASHER TANK AND MOTOR»(ref-662182-S22539072212014101300000) . >
8. Front washer nozzle: < Ref. to «FRONT WASHER NOZZLE»(ref-662182-S25031650122014101300000) . >
9. Rear washer nozzle: < Ref. to «REAR WASHER»(ref-662182-S03997284652014101300000) . >

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the cover assembly - column. Release the screws and claws. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access) Remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
3. Remove the switch assembly - combination wiper select. Disconnect the connector. Release the claws, and pull out the switch assembly - combination wiper select. CAUTION: Do not press the claws with excessive force. They may be damaged.

REAR

Turn the blade assembly - rear wiper in the direction of arrow (A) and remove it from the arm assembly - rear wiper.

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FRONT

Pull side (A) of the wiper rubber stopper, and remove the rubber assembly - windshield wiper from the blade assembly - windshield wiper.

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Slightly pull the top of the rubber assembly - rear wiper from the stopper (A), and pull out completely.

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1. Insert the rubber assembly - windshield wiper onto the blade - windshield wiper so that the stopper is in the position shown in the figure.
2. Make sure the rubber assembly - windshield wiper is securely fastened to the pull stopper (A).

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1. Insert the rubber assembly - rear wiper into claw (B).
2. Insert the rubber assembly - rear wiper until its top end protrudes approx. 20 mm (0.79 in) from stopper (D).
3. Insert the rubber assembly - rear wiper into claw (A).

WASHER PUMP

Apply battery voltage to the connector terminal of the motor pump assembly - washer, and make sure that the motor operates.

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1. Check the connection status of washer fluid level sensor connector.
2. Does the low washer fluid warning light illuminate after draining the washer fluid? And does the low washer fluid warning light go off after refilling the washer fluid? Yes --> Normal operation. No --> Perform step 3.
3. Using a tester, measure the voltage of the washer fluid level sensor connector. Is the voltage approx. 8.5 V or more? Yes --> Perform step 4. No --> Check harness, meter and integrated unit, and replace if necessary.
4. Does the meter indicator illuminate if you short the washer fluid level sensor connector? Yes --> Perform step 5. No --> Check meter and integrated unit, and replace if necessary.
5. Using a tester, measure the resistance of the washer fluid level sensor. Turn over the mud guard. Measure the resistance of the washer fluid level sensor. Amount of washer fluid in the tank Standard No remaining quantity (ON) Less than 10 ohms There is remaining quantity (OFF) 1 Mohms or more Is the resistance within the standard? Yes --> Normal operation. No --> Replace the washer fluid level sensor along with the washer tank.

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1. Open the hood COMPL - front.
2. Remove the arm assembly - windshield wiper. Remove the cover - windshield wiper arm. Remove the nuts, and remove the arm assembly - windshield wiper.

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1. Install the arm assembly - windshield wiper. Assemble the arm assembly - windshield wiper so that the blade assembly - windshield wiper is aligned to the ceramic print point mark of the windshield glass. Tighten the arm assembly - windshield wiper to specified torque and install the cap. Tightening torque: 22 N.m (2.24 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)
2. Check the position of windshield wiper. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662182-S00574719332014101300000) , Front Wiper Arm. >