Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

Rear Wiper Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Working on Rain-Sensing Wiper System · Precautions for Body, Cab and Accessories · General safety (00)

Removal
1)Remove rear wiper arm cover (1), rear wiper arm nut (2), rear wiper arm with blade assembly (3), rear wiper pivot cap (4).
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2)Remove rear end door trim. icon 
3)Disconnect connector (1) from rear wiper motor.
4)Remove rear wiper motor bolt (2) and remove rear wiper motor (3).
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Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.
•Tighten rear wiper motor bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear wiper motor bolt (a): 8.3 N·m (0.85 kgf-m, 6.5 lbf-ft)
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1. Rear wiper motor
•Install rear wiper pivot cap (2) facing matchmark (1) upward.
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•Install rear wiper arms with wiper blades (1) at specified position as shown in figure, and then tighten rear wiper nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear wiper arm nut (a): 7.9 N·m (0.81 kgf-m, 6.0 lbf-ft)
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2. Rear defogger line