Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Wiper Motor: Service and Repair
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
Removal and Installation
FRONT WIPER ARMS
Removal
1. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
2. Remove front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
3. Remove front RH blade assembly and front LH blade assembly.
Installation
1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Clean up the pivot area as shown. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.
3. Install front RH blade assembly and front LH blade assembly.
4. Install front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
5. Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clearance.
FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT
1. Operate windshield washer and wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Lift the wiper blade up and then rest it onto glass surface, check the blade clearance "L1" and "L2".
3. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
4. Adjust front wiper arms on wiper motor pivot shafts to obtain above specified blade clearances.
5. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers.
Front wiper arm nuts : 23.6 N.m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE