Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 148

BO0A2–03

N21842

A

A

A

D

B

A

C

B

E

F

I

H

J

K

G

USA:

N21841

A

A

A

C

E

B

D

A

B

I

O

M

K

J

L

N

F

G

H

CANADA:

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FRONT WIPER AND WASHER

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INSPECTION

INSPECT WASHER NOZZLE
(a)

While operating the washer, check that the points where
the washer fluid hits the windshield and the upsurge area
are within the range indicated by the hatched line.
USA:
A: Approx. 150 mm (5.91 in.)
B: Approx. 50 mm (1.99 in.)
C: Approx. 251 mm (9.88 in.)
D: Approx. 243 mm (9.57 in.)
E: Approx. 100 mm (3.94 in.)
F: Approx. 297 mm (11.69 in.)
G: Approx. 306 mm (12.05 in.)
H: Approx. 90 mm (3.54 in.)
I: Approx. 230 mm (9.06 in.)
J: Approx. 280 mm (11.02 in.)
K: Approx. 440 mm (17.32 in.)

CANADA:
A: Approx. 150 mm (5.91 in.)
B: Approx. 50 mm (1.99 in.)
C: Approx. 262 mm (10.31 in.)
D: Approx. 260 mm (10.24 in.)
E: Approx. 210 mm (8.27 in.)
F: Approx. 239 mm (9.41 in.)
G: Approx. 310 mm (12.20 in.)
H: Approx. 196 mm (7.72 in.)
I: Approx. 194 mm (7.64 in.)
J: Approx. 22 mm (0.87 in.)
K: Approx. 40 mm (1.57 in.)
L: Approx. 230 mm (9.06 in.)
M: Approx. 283 mm (11.14 in.)
N: Approx. 521 mm (20.51 in.)
O: Approx. 548 mm (21.57 in.)

(b)

Check that the lower point where the washer fluid hits the
windshield is within the range of the wiping pattern (the
area of the glass which is wiped by the wiper blades).

BO0A3–01

BE3367

2 – 2.5 mm

(0.028 – 0.030 in.)

0.7 – 0.75 mm

(0.079 – 0.098 in.)

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ADJUSTMENT

ADJUST WASHER NOZZLE
Using a tool like the one shown in the illustration, change the
direction of the nozzle hole to adjust the point where washer
fluid strikes the windshield.

BO0A4–01

N14274

A

A

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INSTALLATION

1.

INSTALL WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

(a)

Install the wiper motor and link assembly.

(b)

Connect the connector.

(c)

Install and torque the 5 bolts.
Torque: 7.0 N·m (71 kgf·cm, 62 in.·lbf)

2.

INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

3.

INSTALL WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY

(a)

Install the wiper arms and blades, and operate the wipers
once and turn the wiper switch OFF.

(b)

Adjust the wiper arms to the positions shown in the il-
lustration.
A: Approx. 25 mm (0.98 in.)

(c)

Torque the nuts.
Torque: 24 N·m (245 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)

BO0A5–01

N02247

Front Fender Outside Moulding

Front Door Outside Moulding

Rear Door Outside
Moulding

Quarter Outside
Moulding

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BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING

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BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING

COMPONENTS