wiper blades LEXUS SC300 1991 Service Repair Manual

3. INSTALL WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY(a) Install the wiper arms and bl ades, and operate the
wipers once and turn the wiper switch OFF.
(b) Adjust the installation positions of the wiper arms and
blades to the positions shown in the figure.
(A) Approx. 44.0 mm (1.734 in.)
(B) Approx. 45.0 mm (1.773 in.)
Torque the nut.
Torque: 20 N Vm (205 kgf Vcm, 15 ft Vlbf)
DISASSEMBLY OF WIPER MOTOR AND
LINK ASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE CASE ROD AND WIPER LINK NO.1 ROD
2. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR
(a) Remove wire harness clamp and three bolts and a nut.
(b) Remove wiper motor.
ASSEMBLY OF WIPER MOTOR AND
LINK ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL WIPER MOTOR(a) Connect the wiper motor connector.
(b) Operate the wiper motor once and turn the wiper switch OFF.
(c) Install wiper motor as shown in the figure.
(d) Install wire harness clamp.
(e) Install three bolts and a nut.
Torque:
BOLT: 5.4 N Vm (55 kgf Vcm, 48 in. Vlbf)
NUT: 17 N Vm (175 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
2. INSTALL CASE ROD AND WIPER LINK NO.1 ROD
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(Washer Hose and Nozzle)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
WASHER HOSE AND NOZZLE
1. REMOVE WASHER HOSE(a) Remove fender liner.
(b) Disconnect washer hose from washer motor.
(c) Remove the hose clamps as shown.HINT: When installing or removing the hose clamp on the un-
derside of the engine hood, remove the clip on the underside
of the silencer.
(d) Remove service hole grommet and disconnect the hose from washer nozzle.
2. INSTALL WASHER HOSE For installation follow the removal procedure in reverse.
HINT: During assembly, the washer hose should be passed
under neath the engine hood hinge on the body side.
3. REMOVE WASHER NOZZLE (a) Remove service hole grommet.
(b) Disconnect washer hose from nozzle.
(c) Press on the claw on the underside of the nozzle and remove it from above.
4. INSTALL WASHER NOZZLE For installation follow the removal procedure in reverse.
ADJUSTMENT OF WASHER NOZZLE
1. INSPECT WASHER NOZZLE
(a) While operating the washer, check whether the upper point where the washer fluid hits the windshield and the
up surge area are within the range indicated by the
hatched line.
(A) Approx. 150 mm (5.91 in.)
(B) Approx. 50 mm (1.99 in.)
(C) Approx. 0±1000 mm (0±3.94 in.)
(b) Check if the lower point where the washer fluid hits thewindshield is within the range of the wiping pattern (the
area of the glass which is wiped by the wiped blades.)
2. ADJUST WASHER NOZZLE Using a tool like that shown in the figure, change the direction
of the nozzle hole to adjust the point where washer fluid
strikes the windshield.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MA00M±03
There are the maintenance and inspection
items which are considered to be the owner's
responsibility. They can be performed by the
owner or be can have them done at a service
shop. These items include those which should
be checked on a daily basis, those which, in
most cases, do not require (special) tools and
those which are considered to be reasonable
for the owner to perform. Items and procedures
for general maintanance are as follows:
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OUTSIDE VEHICLE
1. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. Adjust ifnecessary.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
2. WHEEL NUTS Wheel checking the tires, check the nuts for
looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary,
tighten them.
3. TIRE ROTATION It is recommended that tires be rotated every
12,000 km (7,500 miles).
4. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not
wipe clean. Replace if necessary.
5. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or
other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected.
6. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors including the trunk lid operate smoothly, and that all latches lock
securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
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INSIDE VEHICLE
7. LIGHTS
(a) C h e c k t h a t t h e h eadlights, stop lights,
tail±lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. (b) Check the headlight aiming.
8. WARNING LIGHT AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers func-
tion properly.
9. HORN Check that it is working.
10. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
11. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
12. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER Check that the air comes out from the defroster
outlet when operating the heater air condition-
er at defroster mode.
13. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
14. SUN VISORS Check that they move freely and are mounted
securely.
15. STEERING WHEEL Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be
alert for changes in steering condition, such as
hard steering, excessive freeplay or strange
noise.
16. SEATS
(a) Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the locks hold securely in any latched position.
(d) Check that the head restraints move up and
down smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in ay latches position.
(e) For folding±down rear seat backs, check that the latches lock securely.
17. SEAT BELTS
(a) Ch e ck th a t th e se a t be lt syste m su ch as buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed,
worn or damaged.
18. ACCELERATOR PEDAL Check the pedal for smooth operation and un-
even pedal effort or catching.
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