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Wiper System & Washer System (Except Wrx): Adjustments Subaru XV GP

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ADJUSTMENT

  1. Operate the windshield wiper once.
  2. Check that the wiper blade is aligned with the point mark.
  3. If the wiper blade is not aligned with the point mark, perform the removal and installation of the windshield wiper. < Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-560397-S41037119432013061300000) , Front Wiper Arm. >

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the arm assembly - windshield wiper. Remove the cover - windshield wiper arm. Remove the nuts, and remove the arm assembly - windshield wiper.
  3. Remove the cowl panel - side. Remove the clips. Release the claws, and then remove the cowl panel - side. CAUTION: Pulling with excessive force may damage the cowl panel - side. If it is difficult to remove, use a plastic remover or equivalent tool.
  4. Remove the cowl panel assembly. CAUTION: Before removing the cowl panel, use an air blower and nylon brush to sweep gravel from the lower area of the front side of the glass. Disconnect the hose - windshield washer. Remove clips (A). Check the direction of the clip (B), and push the claws from both sides to remove it. CAUTION: When removing the clip (B), push the claw of the clip from both sides. Be careful because the clips (B) can be damaged if you pull unnecessarily hard on them. Remove the cowl panel assembly by pulling it out towards the front of the vehicle.
  5. Remove the link assembly - windshield wiper. Disconnect the connector of the motor assembly - windshield wiper. Remove the bolts and harness clips, and remove the link assembly - windshield wiper.
  6. Remove the motor assembly - windshield wiper. Remove the nuts on the link plate and the motor assembly - windshield wiper, and disconnect from the link assembly - windshield wiper. Remove the bolts, and remove the motor assembly - windshield wiper.
  1. Operate the rear wiper once.
  2. Align the blade assembly - rear wiper with the marking on the glass.
  3. If the wiper blade is not aligned with the point mark, perform the removal of the rear wiper arm to align with the marking. < Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-560397-S01788512252013061300000) , Rear Wiper Arm. >

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Scheme 14: REMOVAL
Scheme 14: REMOVAL

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR. Remove the claws on the trim edge. Release the claws in the center of trim, and remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR.
  3. Remove the trim panel - rear gate pillar side. Release the claws. Remove the claws on the bottom of trim, and remove the trim panel - rear gate pillar side.
  4. Remove the trim panel - rear gate LWR. Remove the clips on both ends. Release the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear gate LWR.
  5. Remove the arm assembly - rear wiper. Remove the cover - rear wiper arm. Remove the nut, and remove the arm assembly - rear wiper.
  6. Remove the motor assembly - rear wiper. Disconnect the harness connector of the motor assembly - rear wiper. Remove the bolts, and remove the motor assembly - rear wiper.

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Scheme 18: INSTALLATION
Scheme 18: INSTALLATION
  1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
  2. Check that the mark on the cap - pivot wiper faces up, as shown in the figure. Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Refer to «REAR WIPER»(ref-560397-S11364121362013061300000) , Component>

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Scheme 19: INSPECTION
Scheme 19: INSPECTION
  1. Connect the battery to the rear wiper motor connector, and check that the motor assembly - rear wiper operates.
  2. Connect the battery to terminals of the connector, and remove the terminal connection with motor rotating, and stop the motor assembly - rear wiper in mid-operation.
  3. Connect the battery and check that the motor stops at the automatic stop position after the motor operates at low speed again. CAUTION: Fix the motor to prevent the motor from being shorted by moving during operation.

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR. Remove the claws on the trim edge. Release the claws in the center of trim, and remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR.
  3. Remove the light assembly - high-mounted. Remove the nut. Disconnect the connector and remove the light assembly - high-mounted.
  4. Remove the nozzle - rear washer. CAUTION: Before removing, apply protective tape to the body panel and used tools not to damage the panel - rear gate. Push the claw using a flat tip screwdriver, etc. When the nozzle - rear washer lifts up, pull out the nozzle - rear washer using a clip remover, etc. Disconnect the hose - rear washer, and remove the nozzle - rear washer.

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