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Wipers / Washers: Removal & Installation Suzuki Equator I

Wiper/washer Systems 11 illustrations ~593 words

Removal

  1. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
  2. Remove front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
  3. Remove front RH blade assembly and front LH blade assembly.

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Scheme 20: Installation
Scheme 20: Installation
  1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
  2. Clean up the pivot area as shown. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.
  3. Install front RH blade assembly and front LH blade assembly.
  4. Install front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
  5. Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clearance. Perform "FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT".
  6. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers. Refer to [ «WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE: ON-VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-375758-S33968923092010102800000) ].

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Scheme 21: FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT
Scheme 21: FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT
  1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
  2. Lift the wiper blade up and then rest it onto glass surface, check the blade clearance "L1" and "L2". Clearance "L1": 24.5 - 39.5 mm (0.965 - 1.555 in) Clearance "L2": 23.5 - 38.5 mm (0.925 - 1.516 in)
  3. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
  4. Adjust front wiper arms on wiper motor pivot shafts to obtain above specified blade clearances.
  5. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers. Refer to [ «WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE: ON-VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-375758-S33968923092010102800000) ].

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Scheme 22: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Scheme 22: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Scheme 23: Removal
Scheme 23: Removal
  1. Remove the cowl top. Refer to [ «COWL TOP: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375736-S19652960172010102800000) ]
  2. Remove wiper frame bolts, disconnect wiper motor connector and remove wiper frame assembly.
  3. Remove wiper motor from wiper frame assembly.

Installation

CAUTIONDo not drop the wiper motor or cause it to contact other parts. Check the grease conditions of the motor arm and wiper link joint(s). Apply grease if necessary.
  1. Connect wiper motor to connector. Turn the wiper switch ON to operate wiper motor, then turn the wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
  2. Disconnect wiper motor electrical connector.
  3. Install wiper motor to wiper frame assembly, and install wiper frame assembly.
  4. Connect wiper motor electrical connector.
  5. Install cowl top. Refer to [ «COWL TOP: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375736-S19652960172010102800000) ]
  6. Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clearance. Refer to [ «FRONT WIPER ARMS: ON-VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-375758-S22623733982010102800000) ]
  1. Remove cowl top. Refer to [ «COWL TOP: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375736-S19652960172010102800000) ]
  2. Remove washer nozzles.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 24: Washer Nozzle Adjustment
Scheme 24: Washer Nozzle Adjustment
  1. This vehicle is equipped with non-adjustable washer nozzles.
  2. If not satisfied with washer fluid spray coverage, confirm that the washer nozzle is installed correctly.
  3. If the washer nozzle is installed correctly, and the washer fluid spray coverage is not satisfactory, replace washer nozzle.

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Scheme 25: Removal
Scheme 25: Removal

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Scheme 27
Scheme 27
  1. Remove passenger front fender protector. Refer to [ «FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375735-S35289178892010102800000) ]
  2. Remove clip, then remove washer fluid reservoir filler neck from washer fluid reservoir.
  3. Disconnect washer hose.
  4. Disconnect washer motor connector.
  5. Disconnect washer fluid level sensor connector if equipped.
  6. Remove washer fluid reservoir screws and remove washer fluid reservoir.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTIONAfter installation, add water up to the upper level of the washer fluid reservoir inlet and check for water leaks.

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Scheme 28: Removal
Scheme 28: Removal
  1. Remove RH front fender protector. Refer to [ «FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375735-S35289178892010102800000) ]
  2. Disconnect the washer hoses.
  3. Disconnect the washer motor connector.
  4. Slide retaining ring upward to release washer motor.
  5. Remove washer motor from washer fluid reservoir.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 29: Removal
Scheme 29: Removal
  1. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to [ «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-375695-S16229198292010102800000) ]
  2. Remove column cover lower and column cover upper.
  3. Disconnect wiper washer switch connector.
  4. Pinch tabs at wiper and washer switch base and slide switch away from steering column.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 30: Washer Level Switch: Removal and Installation
Scheme 30: Washer Level Switch: Removal and Installation
  1. Remove washer fluid reservoir. Refer to [ «WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR: ON-VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-375758-S00350178982010102800000) ].
  2. Lift level sensor out of washer fluid reservoir in the direction of the arrow as shown.

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