WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Front Wiper Arm
INSTALLATION
1. MODELS WITHOUT EyeSight
1. Install the arm assembly - windshield wiper.
(1) 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.

(2) Tighten the arm assembly - windshield wiper to specified torque and install the cap.
Tightening torque:
26 N·m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
2. Operate the windshield wiper to check that the stop position is aligned with the point mark.
If it is not aligned with the point mark, perform the removal and installation of the windshield wiper over again. Front Wiper Arm > REMOVAL">
2. MODELS WITH EyeSight
CAUTION:
Install firmly so that the hose is not bent, compressed or flattened.
1. When the hose is removed from the joint washer hose, refer to “Installation” of “Front washer nozzle & hose”. Front Washer Nozzle and Hose > INSTALLATION">
2. Install the arm assembly - windshield wiper.
(1) Align the alignment mark (a), and install the hose to the arm assembly - windshield wiper assistor.

(2) 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.

(3) Tighten the arm assembly - windshield wiper to specified torque and install the cap.
Tightening torque:
26 N·m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
3. Operate the windshield wiper to check that the stop position is aligned with the point mark.
If it is not aligned with the point mark, perform the removal and installation of the windshield wiper over again. Front Wiper Arm > REMOVAL">
4. Make sure that there is a gap of 1 mm (0.04 in) or more between the hose and the cover joint and between the hose and the joint washer hose during windshield wiper operation.

(A) | Gap between hose and cover joint outer side | (C) | Gap between hose and cover joint inner side | (D) | Gap between hose and cover joint lower side |
(B) | Gap between hose and cover joint upper side |
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