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

Wiper/washer Systems 20 illustrations ~1195 words

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. < Refer to «CAUTION»(ref-560375-S15420108262013061300000) , 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 shudder. Make sure that no oil comes into contact with the system.

GENERAL TOOL

TOOL NAMEREMARKS
Circuit testerUsed for checking voltage and continuity.

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

Scheme 42

Scheme 42

Materials

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

Steps of making a front washer nozzle adjustment tool

Scheme 43

Scheme 43
  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).

Scheme 44

Scheme 44: LOCATION
Main fuse boxFuse 30 A (wiper)(A)
Relay & fuse boxFuse 7.5 A (wiper)(B)
Relay holderWiper relay(C)

Note. For other related fuses, refer to Power Supply Circuit wiring diagram. < Refer to System Wiring Diagram. >

CHECK FUSE

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

Scheme 45

Scheme 45: CHECK RELAY

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Scheme 46
  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. < Refer to System Wiring Diagram. >

WIPER AND WASHER (REAR)

Refer to "Rear Wiper and Washer System" in the wiring diagram. < Refer to System Wiring Diagram. >

NOTE

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

  1. Combination switch (Wiper): < Refer to «COMBINATION SWITCH (WIPER)»(ref-560397-S22906919212013061300000) . >
  2. Wiper blade: < Refer to «WIPER BLADE»(ref-560397-S34824841312013061300000) . >
  3. Front wiper arm: < Refer to «FRONT WIPER ARM»(ref-560397-S18335619962013061300000) . >
  4. Front wiper motor and link: < Refer to «FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK»(ref-560397-S03597913262013061300000) . >
  5. Rear wiper arm: < Refer to «REAR WIPER ARM»(ref-560397-S08870790602013061300000) . >
  6. Rear wiper motor: < Refer to «REAR WIPER MOTOR»(ref-560397-S33229965742013061300000) . >
  7. Washer tank and motor: < Refer to «WASHER TANK AND MOTOR»(ref-560397-S25737415732013061300000) . >
  8. Front washer nozzle: < Refer to «FRONT WASHER NOZZLE»(ref-560397-S29222414972013061300000) . >
  9. Rear washer nozzle: < Refer to «REAR WASHER»(ref-560397-S06298344892013061300000) . >

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Scheme 47: REMOVAL

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Scheme 48

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Scheme 49
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - column. Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left. Release the claw, and 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.

FRONT

While pushing the locking clip (A) up, pull out the blade assembly - windshield wiper in the direction of the arrow, and remove it from the arm assembly - windshield wiper.

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Scheme 50: FRONT

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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Scheme 51: REAR

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

Scheme 52

Scheme 52: FRONT

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

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Scheme 53: REAR

Scheme 54

Scheme 54: FRONT

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Scheme 55
  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).

Scheme 56

Scheme 56: REAR

Scheme 57

Scheme 57
  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.

Scheme 58

Scheme 58: WASHER PUMP

Scheme 59

Scheme 59: WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR
  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.

Scheme 60

Scheme 60: REMOVAL
  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.

Scheme 61

Scheme 61: INSTALLATION
  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. < Refer to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-560397-S35555697312013061300000) , Front Wiper Arm. >