Home Vehicle Exterior Wiper/Washer WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 D
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Wiper/Washer
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000003DU9001X
Title: WIPER / WASHER: WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM: OPERATION CHECK (2008 LX570)

OPERATION CHECK

1. AUTOMATIC WIPER OPERATION



Standard Measurement:

Area

Specified Condition

A

7 mm (0.276 in.)

B

22 mm (0.866 in.)

C

16.6 mm (0.654 in.)

D

26.6 mm (1.05 in.)

E

12 mm (0.472 in.

(a) LO operation inspection

(1) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and set the windshield wiper switch to AUTO.

(2) Flatten the end of a cotton swab soaked with water so that it is 4 to 6 mm (0.157 to 0.236 in.) wide.

(3) Wipe the cotton swab in the center of the rain sensor detection area (within the range shown in the illustration), and check that the wiper operates once.

(b) HI operation inspection

(1) Cut 2 or 3 squares out of tissue paper so that they are 25 mm (0.984 in.) long on each side, and soak them with water.

(2) Jack up the vehicle.

(3) Depress the accelerator pedal so that the wheel speed is at 30 km/h (19 mph).

(4) Place the wet tissue paper onto the rain sensor detection area so that the area is completely covered, and check that the wiper operates on HI.

2. REAR WIPER OPERATION

(a) With the engine switch on (IG) and the front wipers operating, when the shift lever is moved to R, check that the rear wiper operates once.

3. FRONT WASHER OPERATION

(a) Turn the engine switch on (IG) and operate the front washer, then check that the front wipers operate.