| Last Modified: 01-30-2024 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001E3D5 |
| Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - ] |
| Title: WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - ] | ||
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
(a) Attach the clip and install the hood to cowl top seal.
2. INSTALL COWL VENTILATOR SPLASH SHIELD
(a) Temporarily install the cowl ventilator splash shield as shown in the illustration.
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(b) Attach the clip, claw and clamp to install the cowl ventilator splash shield. |
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(c) Connect the connector. |
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3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
- Do not touch the filter of waterproof cap.
- When installing the windshield wiper motor assembly, check the waterproof cap filter for any cracks or damage and that there is no grease on it.
- Do not reuse the windshield wiper motor assembly if it has been dropped or subjected to any strong impacts.
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(a) Install the 2 nuts. |
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(b) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, install the windshield wiper motor assembly with the 2 "TORX" bolts. Torque: 7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf} |
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(c) Apply MP grease to the windshield wiper motor crank pivot.
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MP grease |
(d) Install the No. 1 windshield wiper link rod so that the No. 1 windshield wiper link rod, windshield wiper motor crank pivot and windshield wiper motor assembly shaft are all aligned as shown in the illustration.
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No. 1 Windshield Wiper Link Rod |
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Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Shaft |
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Windshield Wiper Motor Crank Pivot |
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Straight Line |
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4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Attach the motor grommet and temporarily install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly as shown in the illustration.
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Motor Grommet |
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NOTICE:
Do not damage the vehicle with the front wiper motor and link assembly.
(b) Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque:
5.5 N·m {56 kgf·cm, 49 in·lbf}
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Bolt |
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Connector |
(c) Connect the connector.
5. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Temporarily install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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Positioning Guide |
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Cutout |
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(b) Align the positioning guide of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly to the front window inner center moulding cutout.
(c) Attach the guide.
(d) Hold the rear of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly down and attach the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly to the front window inner center moulding.
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HINT:
- Check that the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly does not lift up.
- Check that the positioning guide is not pinched by the front window inner center moulding.
(e) Install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with the 2 clips.
6. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
(a) Attach the claw as shown in the illustration.
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(b) Attach the guide as shown in the illustration.
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(c) Attach the claw in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown in the illustration.
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HINT:
Make sure that the claw is securely attached.
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(d) Attach the guide to install the front fender to cowl side seal LH as shown in the illustration. |
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(e) Remove the protective tape.
7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
8. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
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(a) When reusing the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH: (1) Clean the windshield wiper arm serrations. NOTICE: Do not grind the windshield wiper arm serrations. |
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(b) When reusing the windshield wiper motor assembly:
(1) Using a wire brush, clean the windshield wiper motor assembly pivot serrations.
NOTICE:
Do not grind the windshield wiper motor assembly pivot serrations.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Operate the windshield wiper motor assembly and stop at the automatic stop (park) position.
(e) Turn the ignition switch off.
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(f) Align the ceramic notch of the windshield glass sub-assembly with the edge of the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH to install the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut. Torque: 26 N·m {265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf} Standard Clearance:
HINT: Hold the windshield wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut. |
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(g) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(h) Operate the windshield wiper while spraying washer fluid onto the windshield glass. Make sure that the windshield wiper functions properly and the wiper does not come into contact with the vehicle body.
(i) Turn the ignition switch off.
(j) Raise the windshield wiper arm 2 times and check that the tip of the windshield wiper blade is within the range shown in the illustration.
9. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
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(a) When reusing the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly LH: (1) Clean the windshield wiper arm serrations. NOTICE: Do not grind the windshield wiper arm serrations. |
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(b) When reusing the windshield wiper motor assembly:
(1) Using a wire brush, clean the windshield wiper motor assembly pivot serrations.
NOTICE:
Do not grind the windshield wiper motor assembly pivot serrations.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Operate the windshield wiper motor assembly and stop at the automatic stop (park) position.
(e) Turn the ignition switch off.
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(f) Align the ceramic notch of the windshield glass sub-assembly with the edge of the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly LH to install the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut. Torque: 26 N·m {265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf} Standard Clearance:
HINT: Hold the windshield wiper arm by hand while tightening the nut. |
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(g) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(h) Operate the windshield wiper while spraying washer fluid onto the windshield glass. Make sure that the windshield wiper functions properly and the wiper does not come into contact with the vehicle body.
(i) Turn the ignition switch off.
(j) Raise the windshield wiper arm 2 times and check that the tip of the windshield wiper blade is within the range shown in the illustration.
10. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
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(a) Attach the claw and install the front wiper arm head cap. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides. |
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