Rear Wiper Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install rear wiper motor (1) and tighten rear wiper motor mounting bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Rear wiper motor mounting bolt (a): 8 N.m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lbf-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor Mounting Bolt Tightening Order
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Connect coupler to rear wiper motor
Install rear end door trim referring to REAR END DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (HATCHBACK) .
Install rear wiper seal (1), and tighten rear wiper nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Rear wiper nut (a): 5 N.m (0.5 kg-m, 4.0 lbf-ft)
Install rear wiper pivot cap (2).

Fig 2: Installing Rear Wiper Pivot Cap
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Install rear wiper arm with blade assembly (1) to specified position as shown in figure.

Fig 3: Installing Rear Wiper Arm With Blade Assembly
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Tighten rear wiper arm nut to specified torque, and then install arm cover (1).
Tightening torque

Rear wiper arm nut (a): 8 N.m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lbf-ft)

Fig 4: Tightening Rear Wiper Arm Nut
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Connect negative (-) cable to battery.