Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - WIPER / WASHER

FRONT WIPER MOTOR - REMOVAL

  • HINT:
Use the same procedure for LHD and RHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
1. PRECAUTION
  • NOTICE:
  • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work ().
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
  • NOTICE:
  • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected ().
3. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

Remove the 7 clips and radiator support seal.

Front Wiper Motor - Removal. WIPER / WASHER. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH
Front Wiper Motor - Removal. WIPER / WASHER. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a clip remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the fender main seal.

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH
  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH

Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.

7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH

Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.

8. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
Front Wiper Motor - Removal. WIPER / WASHER. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a clip remover, detach the 12 clips, 4 clamps and remove the hood to cowl top seal.

9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Front Wiper Motor - Removal. WIPER / WASHER. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the washer hose.

Front Wiper Motor - Removal. WIPER / WASHER. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 2 clips.

Detach the 17 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY
Front Wiper Motor - Removal. WIPER / WASHER. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Disconnect the connector. Then detach the clamp and remove the wire harness from the cowl top panel.

Remove the 3 bolts and slide the link to disconnect the connection as shown in the illustration to remove the wiper link.

11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Front Wiper Motor - Removal. WIPER / WASHER. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the clamp and remove the wiper motor cover.

Front Wiper Motor - Removal. WIPER / WASHER. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the rod of the windshield wiper link assembly from the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly as shown in the illustration.

  • HINT:
  • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Front Wiper Motor - Removal. WIPER / WASHER. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a pair of water pump pliers, pull back the boot, taking care not to damage it, and remove the wiper arm from the crank arm pivot as shown in the illustration.

  • NOTICE:
  • Do not damage the pivot.
Front Wiper Motor - Removal. WIPER / WASHER. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a T30 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 screws and wiper motor.