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WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION REAR WIPER SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER WASHER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
REAR WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . 2 WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WIPER ON/OFF RELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
REAR WASHER NOZZLE AND PLUMBING . . . . . 4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR WIPER MOTOR MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WIPER ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WIPER BLADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WASHER RESERVOIR AND PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . 5 REAR WIPER ARM PARK RAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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PLUMBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LINKAGE MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE . . . . . . . 6 REAR WIPER MOTOR MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, PIVOT AND WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LINKAGE MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 WIPER RELAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 WASHER NOZZLE AND PLUMBING . . . . . . . . . . 21
WIPER SWITCH AND WASHER SWITCH. . . . . . . 7 WASHER PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 WASHER RESERVOIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION sensitive. Above about sixteen kilometers-per-hour

(ten miles-per-hour) the delay is driver adjustable
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM from about one-half second to about eighteen sec-
onds. Below about sixteen kilometers-per-hour (ten
DESCRIPTION miles-per-hour) the delay times are doubled, from
An electrically operated intermittent windshield about one second to about thirty-six seconds.
wiper and washer system is standard factory-in- The windshield washer system shares its washer
stalled safety equipment on this model. The driver reservoir with the rear washer system, but has its
controls all front and rear wiper and washer system own dedicated washer pump and plumbing. The front
functions with the switches that are integral to the washer pump is mounted lower in the reservoir than
wiper and washer (right multi-function) switch the rear washer pump so that when the washer fluid
mounted on the right side of the steering column. level becomes low the front washers will continue to
The windshield wiper and washer systems operate on operate after the rear washer pump has run dry.
ignition switched battery current obtained through a Vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Vehi-
fuse and a circuit breaker in the junction block, and cle Information Center (EVIC) have a low washer
will operate only when the ignition switch is in the fluid warning feature that will give the driver an
Accessory or On positions. indication when the washer fluid needs to be replen-
The intermittent wiper system allows the driver to ished.
select from two continuous wiper speeds, five inter- This vehicle also offers several customer program-
mittent wipe delay periods or a mist mode. This sys- mable features, which allows the selection of several
tem also has a wipe-after-wash feature that operates optional electronic features to suit individual prefer-
the wipers for as long as the washer pump is ener- ences. Refer to ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFOR-
gized, then provides about three additional sweeps of MATION CENTER PROGRAMMING in the
the wipers after the washer pump is de-energized. Service Procedures section of Group 8V - Overhead
The intermittent wipe mode delay times are speed Console Systems for more information on the cus-
tomer programmable feature options.
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A customer programmable feature option affecting OPERATION
the windshield wiper and washer system is: Head- The vehicle operator selects the desired windshield
lamps On With Wipers - This feature is only avail- wiper and washer system functions using the wiper
able on models that are also equipped with the Auto and washer (right multi-function) switch, which is
Headlamps option. If this feature is enabled, the located on the right side of the steering column. The
headlamps will turn on automatically when the right multi-function switch provides hard wired resis-
windshield wipers are turned on; and, if the head- tor multiplexed inputs to the BCM for all wiper sys-
lamps were turned on automatically when the wipers tem functions, except for the high speed wiper motor
were turned on, they will turn off automatically operation. The high speed wiper motor windings are
when the wipers are turned off. activated by the wiper high/low relay when the relay
The windshield wiper and washer system includes control coil is energized through a direct hard wired
the following components: circuit from the right multi-function switch.
• Washer fluid level sensor The BCM also is provided with hard wired input
• Washer reservoir and pump from the wiper motor park switch and the windshield
• Windshield washer nozzle and plumbing washer pump control circuit, along with message
• Windshield wiper arm and blade inputs received over the PCI data bus from other
• Windshield wiper motor, linkage and pivot mod- electronic modules in the vehicle. The BCM uses
ule these inputs and its internal programming to control
• Wiper and washer (right multi-function) switch all other windshield wiper system functions. The

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• Wiper high/low relay BCM controls the low speed wiper motor windings
• Wiper on/off relay. through control outputs to and through the wiper
Certain functions and features of the windshield on/off relay. The BCM uses this control of the low
wiper and washer systems rely upon resources speed wiper motor windings to provide the low speed,
shared with other electronic modules in the vehicle intermittent, mist, wipe-after-wash and park func-
over the Programmable Communications Interface tions for the windshield wiper system.
(PCI) data bus network. The PCI data bus network The windshield washer system is controlled by a
allows the sharing of sensor information. This helps direct hard wired battery current feed from the right
to reduce wire harness complexity, internal controller multi-function switch to the front washer pump. The
hardware, and component sensor current loads. At BCM monitors this circuit through a hard wired
the same time, this system provides increased reli- input so that it can provide low speed wiper opera-
ability, enhanced diagnostics, and allows the addition tion to coincide with washer pump operation and the
of many new feature capabilities. For diagnosis of wipe-after-wash feature.
these electronic modules or of the PCI data bus net- See the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box for
work, the use of a DRB scan tool and the proper more information on the features, use and operation
Diagnostic Procedures manual are recommended. of the windshield wiper and washer systems.
The other electronic modules that may affect wind-
shield wiper and washer system operation are as fol- REAR WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
lows:
• Body Control Module (BCM) - Refer to Body DESCRIPTION
Control Module in the Description and Operation An electrically operated intermittent rear wiper
section of Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems for and washer system is standard factory-installed
more information. equipment on this model. The driver controls all
• Electronic Vehicle Information Center front and rear wiper and washer system functions
(EVIC) - Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information with the switches that are integral to the wiper and
Center in the Description and Operation section of washer (right multi-function) switch mounted on the
Group 8V - Overhead Console Systems for more right side of the steering column. The rear wiper and
information. washer systems are controlled by ignition switched
• Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - Refer battery current through a fuse in the junction block,
to Powertrain Control Module in the Description and will operate only when the ignition switch is in
and Operation section of Group 14 - Fuel System for the Accessory or On positions.
more information. The intermittent rear wiper and washer system
Refer to Wipers in the Contents of Group 8W - allows the driver to select from a continuous fixed-cy-
Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit diagrams. Fol- cle wipe or an intermittent wipe mode. This system
lowing are general descriptions of the major compo- also has a wipe-after-wash feature that operates the
nents in the windshield wiper and washer systems. rear wiper for as long as the washer pump is ener-
gized, then provides about three additional sweeps of
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the wiper after the washer pump is de-energized. The See the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box for
intermittent wipe mode delay time has a fixed delay more information on the features, use and operation
interval of about five to eight seconds between of the rear wiper and washer systems.
sweeps.
The rear wiper motor module operates on a sepa- REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE
rate non-switched battery current feed through a
fuse in the junction block. The rear wiper motor DESCRIPTION
parks the rear wiper blade off of the glass if the igni- All Grand Cherokee models have a single 31.00
tion switch has been turned off while the rear wiper centimeter (12.20 inch) rear wiper blade with a non-
blade was still on the glass. The rear wiper motor replaceable rubber element (squeegee). The center of
also monitors the liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch cir- the wiper blade has a molded plastic pivot block with
cuit, and will park the rear wiper blade off of the an integral latch that is secured in a U-shaped for-
glass any time it senses that the liftgate flip-up glass mation on the end of the wiper arm.
is ajar. This feature ensures that the rear wiper The spring-loaded wiper arm features an over-cen-
blade will not interfere with or be damaged by the ter hinge. The spring tension of the wiper arm con-
operation of the liftgate flip-up glass. Refer to Lift- trols the pressure applied to the wiper blade on the
gate Flip-Up Glass Ajar Switch in the Vehicle glass. The over-center hinge allows the blade to
Theft Security System section of Group 8Q - Vehicle stand off of the liftgate for easy snow removal and
Theft/Security Systems for more information on this cleaning of the glass and squeegee.

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switch. The rear wiper arm is secured by a nut to the
The rear washer system shares the washer reser- threaded studs of the rear wiper motor output shaft
voir of the windshield washer system, but has its near the base of the liftgate flip-up glass. A molded
own dedicated washer pump and plumbing. The front plastic cap on the end of the wiper arm pivots and
washer pump is mounted lower in the reservoir than snaps over the end of the arm for a neat appearance.
the rear washer pump so that when the washer fluid When the rear wiper arm is in its park position, an
level becomes low the front washers will continue to integral molded plastic support in the middle of the
operate after the rear washer pump has run dry. arm is positioned on a molded rubber park ramp on
Vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Vehi- the liftgate. The wiper arm support and the park
cle Information Center (VIC) have a low washer fluid ramp also provide an alignment reference to ensure
warning feature that will give the driver an indica- accurate rear wiper arm and blade installation.
tion when the washer fluid needs to be replenished. Caution should be exercised to protect the rubber
The rear wiper and washer system includes the fol- wiper blade squeegee from any petroleum-based
lowing components: cleaners or contaminants, which will rapidly deterio-
• Washer reservoir and pump rate the rubber. Also, wiper squeegees exposed to the
• Wiper and washer (right multi-function) switch elements for a long time tend to lose their wiping
• Rear washer nozzle and plumbing effectiveness.
• Rear wiper arm and blade Periodic cleaning of the wiper blade squeegee is
• Rear wiper arm park ramp suggested to remove deposits of salt and road film.
• Rear wiper motor module. The wiper blades, arm, and rear glass should be
Refer to Wipers in the Contents of Group 8W - cleaned with a sponge or cloth and windshield
Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit diagrams. Fol- washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-abrasive
lowing are general descriptions of the major compo- cleaner. If the squeegee is damaged, worn, or contam-
nents in the windshield wiper and washer systems. inated the wiper blade should be replaced.
The wiper blade and wiper arm are available for
OPERATION service replacement. The wiper arm and wiper blade
The vehicle operator selects the desired rear wiper cannot be adjusted or repaired. If they are faulty or
and washer system functions using the wiper and damaged, they must be replaced.
washer (right multi-function) switch, which is located
on the right side of the steering column. The right OPERATION
multi-function switch provides hard wired ignition When the wiper blade is moved back and forth
switched battery current feeds to the rear wiper mod- across the rear glass, the rubber squeegee of the
ule for all rear wiper and washer system functions, wiper blade clears the glass of rain, snow and other
and a hard wired ignition switched battery current materials that can obstruct visibility. The spring
feed to the rear washer pump for the washer system loaded hinge of the wiper arm determines the pres-
function. sure applied to the wiper blade on the glass. The
multiple bridge formations of the wiper blade help to
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distribute the wiper arm spring pressure evenly over ervoir or from leaking out of the nozzle after washer
the length of the squeegee, and allow the squeegee to operation is complete.
conform to the contour of the glass.
REAR WIPER MOTOR MODULE
REAR WASHER NOZZLE AND PLUMBING
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION The rear wiper motor module is secured with two
The rear washer system plumbing begins at the screws and an integral bracket to two keyed holes in
washer pump near the bottom of the washer reser- the liftgate inner panel, below the liftgate flip-up
voir below the left front wheel house extension and glass opening and behind the liftgate trim panel. The
between the left inner and outer fenders. The washer motor output shaft passes through the liftgate outer
reservoir hose is routed from the washer pump up panel where a gasket, bezel and nut seal and secure
along the washer reservoir filler neck into the engine the output shaft to the liftgate outer panel. A molded
compartment. Just rearward of the washer reservoir plastic nut cover snaps onto the bezel to conceal the
filler neck in the engine compartment an in-line con- nut and improve appearance.
nector joins the hose to the engine compartment The rear wiper motor module is a self-contained
hose. The engine compartment hose is routed along unit. The module contains the wiper motor, transmis-
the top of the left front fender wheel house to the sion, linkage and integral rear wiper system elec-
dash panel. This hose passes through a grommeted tronic logic and controls. The electronic controls for

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hole in the dash panel into the passenger compart- the motor include an electronic speed control that
ment. speeds the wiper blade near the center of the glass,
Below the instrument panel in the passenger com- but slows the wiper blade during directional rever-
partment near the left cowl side inner panel, an in- sals at each end of the wipe pattern and during
line connector joins the engine compartment hose to wiper blade off of the glass parking for quieter oper-
the A-pillar hose. The A-pillar hose is routed up the ation.
left A-pillar to the headliner. At the headliner, an in- The rear wiper motor module cannot be repaired or
line connector joins the A-pillar hose to the headliner adjusted. If faulty or damaged, the entire rear wiper
hose. The headliner hose is routed above the head- motor module unit must be replaced.
liner and along the left roof side rail to the rear of
the vehicle. At the rear of the vehicle, the headliner OPERATION
hose is routed above the headliner and along the The rear wiper motor module receives non-
upper liftgate opening panel toward the right side of switched battery current through a fuse in the junc-
the vehicle. The headliner hose then passes through tion block and is grounded at all times. The module
a grommeted hole in the upper liftgate opening panel also receives external control inputs from the wiper
and through another grommeted hole into the upper and washer (right multi-function) switch, and the
inner liftgate panel to the rear washer nozzle. liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch circuit. The rear
The rear washer nozzle is a fluidic type unit that wiper motor module electronic control logic uses
includes an integral check valve. The nozzle has a these inputs, its internal inputs and its programming
rubber seal on the back of it and is snapped into a to provide continuous wipe, delay wipe, wipe-after-
hole in the liftgate outer panel above the liftgate wash and off of the glass wiper blade parking.
flip-up glass. The washer nozzle is not adjustable.
The washer nozzles and hose fittings cannot be WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, they must be
replaced. The headliner washer hose is integral to DESCRIPTION
the headliner unit and, if faulty or damaged, the The washer fluid level sensor is mounted near the
headliner unit must be replaced. The remaining bottom of the washer reservoir on the forward facing
hoses for the rear washer system are serviceable. side. A barbed nipple on the sensor is press-fit into a
rubber grommet seal installed in the mounting hole
OPERATION on the washer reservoir. The washer fluid level sen-
Pressurized washer fluid is fed through the washer sor uses a pivoting float to monitor the fluid level in
system plumbing to the rear washer nozzle by the the washer reservoir. The pivoting float opens and
rear washer pump on the washer reservoir. The flu- closes the switch contacts in the sensor.
idic rear nozzle helps to disperse a fine and even The washer fluid level sensor cannot be adjusted or
spray over a wide area of the rear glass. The integral repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the sensor unit
rear washer nozzle check valve prevents the washer must be replaced.
fluid from draining from the nozzle back to the res-
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OPERATION pump motor is grounded at all times. When the washer
The washer fluid level sensor is hard wired directly switch is actuated, battery current is provided to the
to the Body Control Module (BCM). The BCM sends other brush, energizing the washer pump motor. When
five volts to the sensor on a single circuit. When the the washer pump motor is energized, it spins the pump
washer fluid level is at or above the float level in the rotor which pressurizes the washer fluid and forces it
reservoir, the internal switch contacts of the sensor out the pump outlet nipple and through the washer
are open. When the washer fluid level in the reser- plumbing to the washer nozzle(s).
voir falls below the float of the sensor, the float
changes position and closes the internal switch con- WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE AND
tacts of the sensor to ground. PLUMBING
When the BCM senses ground on the circuit, it is
programmed to send low washer fluid messages to DESCRIPTION
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The windshield washer system plumbing begins at
over the Programmable Communications Interface the washer pump near the bottom of the washer reser-
(PCI) data bus. The EVIC is programmed to respond voir below the left front wheel house extension and
to this message by displaying the Washer Fluid Low between the left inner and outer fenders. The washer
warning and sending a chime request message back reservoir hose is routed from the washer pump up along
to the BCM over the PCI data bus. Then the BCM the washer reservoir filler neck into the engine com-
generates an audible chime tone warning. partment. Just rearward of the washer reservoir filler

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neck in the engine compartment an in-line connector
WASHER RESERVOIR AND PUMP joins the hose to the engine compartment hose. The
engine compartment hose is routed along the top of the
DESCRIPTION left front fender wheel house to the plenum panel. This
A single washer fluid reservoir is used for both the hose passes through a grommeted hole in the plenum
windshield and rear washer systems. The washer panel into the cowl plenum.
fluid reservoir is concealed behind the inner fender On the left side of the cowl plenum, an in-line con-
liner ahead of the left front wheel. The reservoir is nector joins the engine compartment hose to the cowl
secured to the inner fender shield, between the inner grille cover hose. The cowl grille cover hose is routed
and outer fender panels. The washer reservoir filler through routing clips on the underside of the cowl
neck extends upward through a hole in the left front grille cover to a wye fitting. The cowl grille cover
wheelhouse extension into the engine compartment. hose is connected to one nipple on the wye fitting and
The washer fluid reservoir has a snap-fit filler cap the two washer nozzle hoses are connected to the
with a rubber seal. The cap hinges on and is secured other two wye fitting nipples. The washer nozzle
to a molded-in hook formation on the rear of the res- hoses are routed along the underside of the cowl
ervoir filler neck. The reservoir also has a provision grille cover to the two washer nozzles.
for a washer fluid level sensor on the forward facing The two windshield washer nozzles are fluidic type
side of the reservoir body. units. The nozzles are snapped into holes in the cowl
Each of the two washer pump and motor units has grille cover near the base of the windshield. The
a permanently lubricated and sealed motor coupled washer nozzles are not adjustable. The wye fitting
to a rotor-type pump. The two washer pump and contains an integral check valve. The washer nozzles,
motor units have a barbed nipple on the inlet side of wye fitting and hose fittings cannot be repaired and,
the pump, which is installed through a rubber grom- if faulty or damaged, they must be replaced. The
met seal inserted in a hole near the bottom of the washer hoses for the windshield washer system are
outboard side of the washer reservoir. A smaller serviceable.
barbed nipple on the outlet side of the pump is con-
nected to the washer hose. OPERATION
Both the washer reservoir and the washer pump Pressurized washer fluid is fed through the washer
and motor units cannot be repaired. If they are system plumbing to the windshield washer nozzles
faulty or damaged, they must be replaced. The by the front washer pump on the washer reservoir.
washer reservoir, the grommet seals, the filler cap The fluidic washer nozzles help to disperse a fine and
and the two washer pump and motor units are all even spray over a wide area of the windshield glass.
available for service replacement. The integral wye fitting check valve prevents the
washer fluid from draining from the nozzles back to
OPERATION the reservoir or from leaking out of the nozzles after
Washer fluid is gravity-fed from the washer reservoir washer operation is complete.
to the washer pump inlet. One brush of the washer
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WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, PIVOT AND
LINKAGE MODULE
DESCRIPTION
All Grand Cherokee models have two 52.50 centi- DESCRIPTION
meter (20.67 inch) long windshield wiper blades with The windshield wiper motor, pivot and linkage
non-replaceable rubber elements (squeegees). The module is secured with four screws through rubber
center of the wiper blade has a molded plastic pivot isolators to the cowl plenum panel beneath the cowl
block with an integral latch that is secured in a plenum cover/grille panel. The two-speed permanent
U-shaped formation on the end of the wiper arm. magnet windshield wiper motor has an integral
The spring-loaded wiper arms feature over-center transmission and park switch. The park switch opens
hinges. The spring tension of the wiper arm controls and closes as the wiper motor operates. When the
the pressure applied to the wiper blade on the glass. wipers are up off the base of the windshield, the park
The over-center hinges allow the blades to stand off switch is closed; and, when the wipers are near the
of the glass for easy snow removal and cleaning of base of the windshield (parked), the park switch is
the glass and squeegees. open. The wiper motor is secured below the center of
The windshield wiper arms are secured by a nut to the module bracket with three screws. The wiper
the threaded studs on the two wiper pivots near the motor output shaft passes through a clearance hole,
base of the windshield. A molded plastic cap fits over where a nut secures the wiper motor crank arm to
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molded into the windshield near the base of the glass The two wiper pivots are secured at the ends of the
ensure accurate wiper arm and blade installation. module bracket. The two wiper pivot lever arms and
Caution should be exercised to protect the rubber the wiper motor crank arm each have ball studs on
wiper blade squeegees from any petroleum-based their ends. The motor crank arm ball stud is the
cleaners or contaminants, which will rapidly deterio- longer of the three. Two drive links connect the
rate the rubber. Also, wiper squeegees exposed to the motor crank arm to the pivot lever arms. The passen-
elements for a long time tend to lose their wiping ger side drive link has a plastic socket-type bushing
effectiveness. on each end. The driver side drive link has a plastic
Periodic cleaning of the wiper blade squeegees is socket-type bushing on one end, and a plastic sleeve-
suggested to remove deposits of salt and road film. type bushing on the other end. The socket-type bush-
The wiper blades, arms, and windshield glass should ing on one end of each drive link is snap-fit over the
be cleaned with a sponge or cloth and windshield ball stud on the lever arm of its respective pivot. The
washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-abrasive driver side drive link sleeve-type bushing end is then
cleaner. If the squeegees are damaged, worn, or con- fit over the motor crank arm ball stud, and the other
taminated the wiper blades should be replaced. socket-type bushing of the passenger side drive link
The wiper blades and wiper arms are available for is snap-fit over the exposed end of the motor crank
service replacement. The wiper arms and wiper arm ball stud.
blades cannot be adjusted or repaired. If they are The wiper motor, pivots, linkage, bushings, motor
faulty or damaged, they must be replaced. crank arm and mounting bracket are only serviced as
a complete unit. If any part of this unit is faulty or
OPERATION damaged, the entire wiper motor pivot and linkage
When the wiper blades are moved back and forth module must be replaced.
across the windshield glass, the rubber squeegees of
the wiper blade clear the glass of rain, snow and OPERATION
other materials that can obstruct visibility. The The windshield wiper motor speed is controlled by
spring loaded hinges of the wiper arms determine the current flow to the proper set of brushes. When the
pressure applied to the wiper blade on the glass. The wiper motor is turned on, the park switch provides
multiple bridge formations of the wiper blade help to the Body Control Module (BCM) with a pulse signal
distribute the wiper arm spring pressure evenly over that allows the BCM wiper system logic to monitor
the length of the squeegee, and allow the squeegee to the number and frequency of the wipe cycles. When
conform to the contour of the glass. the wiper motor is turned off, the closed park switch
(wipers up) provides battery voltage to the wiper
motor until the park switch opens (wipers down or
parked). The wiper motor crank arm, linkage and
pivots convert the rotary action of the wiper motor
output shaft to the back and forth wiping motion of
the wiper arms and blades.
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WIPER SWITCH AND WASHER SWITCH switch ring is rotated to select the rear wiper delay
or continuous wipe modes. The control stalk is
DESCRIPTION pushed away from the driver, toward the instrument
All of the windshield and rear wiper and washer panel to activate the rear washer system.
system switches are integral to the right (wiper) See the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box for
multi-function switch unit, which is secured to the more information on the features, use and operation
right side of the multi-function switch mounting of the wiper and washer (right multi-function)
housing at the top of the steering column (Fig. 1). switches.
The only visible part of the right multi-function
switch is the control stalk that extends from the WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY
right side of the steering column. The right multi-
function switch control stalk has both nomenclature DESCRIPTION
and international control symbols on it, which iden- The wiper high/low relay is a electromechanical
tify its many functions. The remainder of the right device that switches battery current from the wiper
multi-function switch is concealed beneath the steer- motor low speed coil windings to the high speed coil
ing column shrouds. windings when the wiper and washer (right multi-
function) switch grounds the relay coil. The wiper
high/low relay is located in the Power Distribution
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fuse and relay layout label affixed to the inside sur-
face of the PDC cover for wiper high/low relay iden-
tification and location.
The wiper high/low relay is a International Stan-
dards Organization (ISO) micro-relay. Relays con-
forming to the ISO specifications have common
physical dimensions, current capacities, terminal pat-
terns, and terminal functions. The ISO micro-relay
terminal functions are the same as a conventional
ISO relay. However, the ISO micro-relay terminal
pattern (or footprint) is different, the current capac-
ity is lower, and the physical dimensions are smaller
than those of the conventional ISO relay.
Fig. 1 Right (Wiper) Multi-Function Switch The wiper high/low relay cannot be repaired or
1 – CONTROL STALK adjusted and, if faulty or damaged, it must be
2 – REAR WIPER CONTROL
replaced.
3 – FRONT WIPER CONTROL
4 – RIGHT (WIPER) MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
OPERATION
The ISO relay consists of an electromagnetic coil, a
The wiper and washer system switches cannot be resistor or diode, and three (two fixed and one mov-
repaired. If these switches or any other circuit or able) electrical contacts. The movable (common feed)
component of the right multi-function switch unit is relay contact is held against one of the fixed contacts
faulty or damaged, the entire right multi-function (normally closed) by spring pressure. When the elec-
switch unit must be replaced. tromagnetic coil is energized, it draws the movable
contact away from the normally closed fixed contact,
OPERATION and holds it against the other (normally open) fixed
A rotary switch knob on the end of the right multi- contact.
function switch control stalk is rotated to select the When the electromagnetic coil is de-energized,
desired windshield wiper continuous speed setting or spring pressure returns the movable contact to the
one of five intermittent wipe mode delay intervals. normally closed position. The resistor or diode is con-
The control stalk is pulled toward the driver to acti- nected in parallel with the electromagnetic coil in the
vate the windshield washer system. The control stalk relay, and helps to dissipate voltage spikes that are
is moved downward to activate the windshield wiper produced when the coil is de-energized.
mist function.
A rotary switch ring on the right multi-function
switch stalk just below the windshield wiper switch
knob controls the rear wiper system functions. The
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WIPER ON/OFF RELAY The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to
diagnose the windshield wiper system requires the
DESCRIPTION use of a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic
The wiper on/off relay is a electromechanical device Procedures manual. The DRB scan tool can provide
that switches battery current to the wiper high/low confirmation that the PCI data bus is functional, that
relay when the Body Control Module (BCM) grounds all of the electronic modules are sending and receiv-
the relay coil. The wiper on/off relay is located in the ing the proper messages on the PCI data bus, and
Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine com- that the wiper on/off and wiper high/low relays are
partment. See the fuse and relay layout label affixed being sent the proper hard wired outputs by the
to the inside surface of the PDC cover for wiper Body Control Module (BCM) for them to perform
on/off relay identification and location. their windshield wiper system functions.
The wiper on/off relay is a International Standards For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Wipers in
Organization (ISO) micro-relay. Relays conforming to the Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
the ISO specifications have common physical dimen-
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
sions, current capacities, terminal patterns, and ter-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
minal functions. The ISO micro-relay terminal
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
functions are the same as a conventional ISO relay.
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
However, the ISO micro-relay terminal pattern (or
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
footprint) is different, the current capacity is lower,

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SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
and the physical dimensions are smaller than those
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
of the conventional ISO relay.
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
The wiper on/off relay cannot be repaired or
INJURY.
adjusted and, if faulty or damaged, it must be
replaced. (1) Check the fused ignition switch output (run/ac-
cessory) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step
OPERATION 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component
The ISO relay consists of an electromagnetic coil, a as required and replace the faulty fuse.
resistor or diode, and three (two fixed and one mov- (2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
able) electrical contacts. The movable (common feed) Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
relay contact is held against one of the fixed contacts output (run/accessory) fuse in the junction block. If
(normally closed) by spring pressure. When the elec- OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open fused
tromagnetic coil is energized, it draws the movable ignition switch output (run/accessory) circuit to the
contact away from the normally closed fixed contact, ignition switch as required.
and holds it against the other (normally open) fixed (3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
contact. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
When the electromagnetic coil is de-energized, Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness con-
spring pressure returns the movable contact to the nector from the wiper and washer (right multi-func-
normally closed position. The resistor or diode is con- tion) switch connector receptacle. Connect the battery
nected in parallel with the electromagnetic coil in the negative cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On
relay, and helps to dissipate voltage spikes that are position. Check for battery voltage at the fused igni-
produced when the coil is de-energized. tion switch output circuit cavity of the instrument
panel wire harness connector for the wiper and
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING washer switch. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair
the open circuit to the junction block fuse as
WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM required.
Following are tests that will help to diagnose the (4) Disconnect the 22-way instrument panel wire
hard wired components and circuits of the windshield harness connector from the Body Control Module
wiper system. However, these tests may not prove (BCM). Check for continuity between the windshield
conclusive in the diagnosis of this system. In order to wiper switch return circuit cavity of the instrument
obtain conclusive testing of the windshield wiper sys- panel wire harness connector for the wiper and
tem, the Programmable Communications Interface washer switch and a good ground. There should be
(PCI) data bus network and all of the electronic mod- no continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair
ules that provide inputs to, or receive outputs from the shorted windshield wiper switch return circuit to
the windshield wiper system components must be the BCM as required.
checked. (5) Check for continuity between the windshield
wiper switch return circuit cavities of the instrument
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
panel wire harness connector for the wiper and the wiper park switch sense circuit cavity of the left
washer switch and the 22-way instrument panel wire headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the
harness connector for the BCM. There should be con- windshield wiper motor and a good ground. There
tinuity. If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 12. If not
open windshield wiper switch return circuit to the OK, repair the shorted wiper park switch sense cir-
BCM as required. cuit as required.
(6) Check for continuity between the windshield (12) Check for continuity between the wiper park
wiper switch mux circuit cavity of the instrument switch sense circuit cavities of the left headlamp and
panel wire harness connector for the wiper and dash wire harness connector for the windshield wiper
washer switch and a good ground. There should be motor and the 52-way (C2) instrument panel wire
no continuity. If OK, go to Step 7. If not OK, repair harness connector for the junction block. There
the shorted windshield wiper switch mux circuit to should be continuity. If OK reconnect the 52-way (C2)
the BCM as required. instrument panel wire harness connector to the junc-
(7) Check for continuity between the windshield tion block connector receptacle and go to Step 13. If
wiper switch mux circuit cavities of the instrument not OK, repair the open wiper park switch sense cir-
panel wire harness connector for the wiper and cuit as required.
washer switch and the 22-way instrument panel wire (13) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the BCM. There should be con- harness connector to the windshield wiper motor con-
tinuity. If OK, reconnect the 22-way instrument nector receptacle. Reconnect the battery negative

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panel wire harness connector to the BCM connector cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
receptacle and go to Step 8. If not OK, repair the Backprobe the wiper park switch sense circuit cavity of
open windshield wiper switch mux circuit to the the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector at
BCM as required. the windshield wiper motor. Check for battery voltage.
(8) Refer to Wiper and Washer Switch in the With the wiper switch in the Low or High position, the
Diagnosis and Testing section of this group. If the meter should switch between battery voltage and zero
wiper and washer switch tests OK, reconnect the volts. Turn the wiper switch to the Off position and the
instrument panel wire harness connector to the meter should read battery voltage until the wiper
wiper and washer switch connector receptacle and go blades park, and then read a steady zero volts. If OK,
to Step 9. If the wiper and washer switch does not use a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Proce-
test OK, replace the faulty wiper and washer switch. dures manual to diagnose the BCM. If not OK, replace
(9) If the problem being diagnosed is that the the faulty windshield wiper motor.
wiper blades do not park, but all other functions are (14) Backprobe the ground circuit cavity of the left
OK, go to Step 10. If the problem being diagnosed is headlamp and dash wire harness connector at the
that the wipers will operate in low speed when an windshield wiper motor. Check for continuity to a
intermittent delay is selected and the wiper blades good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to
do not park, go to Step 11. If the problem being diag- Step 15. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to
nosed is no wiper operation in any mode, go to Step ground as required.
14. If the problem being diagnosed is that the wipers (15) Remove the wiper system circuit breaker from
will not operate in high speed, go to Step 18. the junction block. Reconnect the battery negative
(10) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
Backprobe the fused ignition switch output (V6) cir- output (run/accessory) cavity for the wiper system
cuit cavity of the left headlamp and dash wire har- circuit breaker in the junction block. If OK, go to
ness connector at the windshield wiper motor. Step 16. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
Reconnect the battery negative cable. Turn the igni- switch output (run/accessory) circuit to the ignition
tion switch to the On position. Check for battery volt- switch as required.
age. If OK, go to Step 11. If not OK, repair the open (16) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
fused ignition switch output (V6) circuit to the junc- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
tion block wiper system circuit breaker as required. Install the wiper system circuit breaker in the junc-
(11) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. tion block. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. Check
Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch out-
connector from the windshield wiper motor connector put (V6) circuit cavity for the wiper system circuit
receptacle. Disconnect the 52-way (C2) instrument breaker in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 17. If
panel wire harness connector from the junction block not OK, replace the faulty wiper system circuit
connector receptacle. Check for continuity between breaker.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
(17) Refer to Wiper On/Off Relay in the Diagno- battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch to
sis and Testing section of this group. If the wiper the On position. Check for battery voltage at the
on/off relay tests OK, go to Step 18. If the wiper fused ignition switch output (run/accessory) circuit
on/off relay does not test OK, replace the faulty wiper cavity of the instrument panel wire harness connec-
on/off relay. tor for the wiper and washer switch. If OK, go to
(18) Refer to Wiper High/Low Relay in the Diag- Step 7. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
nosis and Testing section of this group. If the wiper switch output (run/accessory) circuit to the junction
high/low relay tests OK, replace the faulty wind- block fuse as required.
shield wiper motor. If the wiper high/low relay does (7) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
not test OK, replace the faulty wiper high/low relay. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Refer to Wiper and Washer Switch in the Diagno-
REAR WIPER SYSTEM sis and Testing section of this group. If the wiper and
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Wipers in washer switch tests OK, reconnect the instrument
the Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams. panel wire harness connector to the wiper and
washer switch connector receptacle and go to Step 8.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- If the wiper and washer switch does not test OK,
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE replace the faulty wiper and washer switch.
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY (8) Remove the liftgate inner trim panel. Discon-
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INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR wiper motor module connector receptacle. Check for
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- continuity between the ground circuit cavity of the
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- liftgate wire harness connector for the rear wiper
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL motor module and a good ground. There should be
INJURY. continuity. If OK, go to Step 9. If not OK, repair the
open ground circuit to ground as required.
(1) Check that the interior lighting switch on the (9) Check for continuity between the liftgate
control stalk of the left multi-function switch is not flip-up glass ajar switch sense circuit cavity of the
in the dome lamp disable position. With all four liftgate wire harness connector for the rear wiper
doors and the liftgate closed, open the liftgate flip-up motor module and a good ground. There should be
glass. The interior lamps should light. Close all four continuity with the liftgate flip-up glass open, and no
doors, the liftgate and the liftgate flip-up glass. Note continuity with the liftgate flip-up glass closed. If
whether the interior lamps remain lighted. They OK, go to Step 10. If not OK, repair the liftgate
should turn off after about thirty seconds. If OK, go flip-up glass ajar circuit as required.
to Step 2. If not OK, go to Step 9. (10) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Check
(2) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block. for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of
If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the shorted cir- the liftgate wire harness connector for the rear wiper
cuit or component as required and replace the faulty motor module. If OK, go to Step 11. If not OK, repair
fuse. the open fused B(+) circuit to the junction block fuse
(3) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse as required.
in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, (11) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the Power Dis- Turn the rear wiper switch to the Delay position.
tribution Center (PDC) fuse as required. Check for battery voltage at the rear wiper motor
(4) Check the fused ignition switch output (run/ac- intermittent control circuit cavity of the liftgate wire
cessory) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step harness connector for the rear wiper motor module.
5. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component If OK, go to Step 12. If not OK, repair the open rear
as required and replace the faulty fuse. wiper motor intermittent control circuit to the wiper
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. and washer switch as required.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch (12) Turn the rear wiper switch to the On position.
output (run/accessory) fuse in the junction block. If Check for battery voltage at the rear wiper motor
OK, turn the ignition switch to the Off position and control circuit cavity of the liftgate wire harness con-
go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition nector for the rear wiper motor module. If OK,
switch output (run/accessory) circuit to the ignition replace the faulty rear wiper motor module. If not
switch as required. OK, repair the open rear wiper motor control circuit
(6) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative to the wiper and washer switch as required.
cable. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the wiper and washer (right multi-
function) switch connector receptacle. Reconnect the
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

WASHER SYSTEM to the wiper and washer (right multi-function) switch

as required.
WINDSHIELD (5) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
windshield washer system or wipe-after-wash fea- Disconnect the 22-way instrument panel wire har-
ture. If the washer pump operates, but no washer ness connector from the Body Control Module (BCM)
fluid is emitted from the washer nozzles, be certain connector receptacle. Reconnect the battery negative
to check the fluid level in the reservoir. Check for ice cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
or other foreign material in the reservoir, and for With the windshield washer switch activated, check
pinched, disconnected, broken, or incorrectly routed for battery voltage at the washer pump control
washer system plumbing. For complete circuit dia- switch output circuit cavity of the 22-way instrument
grams, refer to Wipers in the Contents of Group 8W panel wire harness connector for the BCM. If OK,
- Wiring Diagrams. use a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Pro-
cedures manual to diagnose the BCM. If not OK,
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- repair the open washer pump control switch output
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE circuit to the wiper and washer (right multi-function)
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY switch as required.
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
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SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- rear washer system. If the washer pump operates,
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL but no washer fluid is emitted from the washer noz-
INJURY. zles, be certain to check the fluid level in the reser-
voir. Check for ice or other foreign material in the
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. reservoir, and for pinched, disconnected, broken, or
Turn the windshield wiper switch to the Low or High incorrectly routed washer system plumbing. For com-
speed position. Check whether the windshield wipers plete circuit diagrams, refer to Wipers in the Con-
operate. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, refer to tents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
Windshield Wiper System in the Diagnosis and
Testing section of this group. WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
(2) Turn the wiper switch to the Off position. Actu- BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
ate the windshield washer switch. The washer pump RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
should operate and the windshield wipers should STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
operate for about three sweep cycles after the switch INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
is released before they park. If the wipers are OK, SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
but the washers are not, go to Step 3. If the washers CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
are OK, but the wipers are not, go to Step 5. BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. INJURY.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness (1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
connector from the front washer pump connector Turn the rear wiper switch to the On position. Check
receptacle. Check for continuity between the ground whether the rear wiper system is operating. If OK,
circuit cavity of the left headlamp and dash wire har- go to Step 2. If not OK, refer to Rear Wiper System
ness connector for the front washer pump and a good in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this group.
ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step (2) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
4. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
as required. Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Turn the connector from the rear washer pump connector
ignition switch to the On position. With the wind- receptacle. Check for continuity between the ground
shield washer switch activated, check for battery circuit cavity of the left headlamp and dash wire har-
voltage at the washer pump control switch output ness connector for the rear washer pump and a good
circuit cavity of the left headlamp and dash wire har- ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
ness connector for the front washer pump. If OK, 3. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground
replace the faulty washer pump. If not OK, repair as required.
the open washer pump control switch output circuit (3) Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. With the rear
washer switch actuated, check for battery voltage at
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the rear washer motor control circuit cavity of the (3) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec-
left headlamp and dash wire harness connector for tromagnet) should be 75 6 5 ohms. If OK, go to Step
the rear washer pump. If OK, replace the faulty rear 4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
washer pump. If not OK, repair the open rear washer (4) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86.
motor control circuit to the wiper and washer (right There should now be continuity between terminals
multi-function) switch as required. 30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A
and 30. If OK, perform the Relay Circuit Test that
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH follows. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
The windshield and rear wiper switches and the
windshield and rear washer switches are integral to RELAY CIRCUIT TEST
the right multi-function switch. Refer to Windshield (1) The relay common feed terminal cavity (30) is
Wiper System or Rear Wiper System in the Diag- connected to the common feed terminal of the wiper
nosis and Testing section of this group before testing on/off relay. When the wiper high/low relay is de-en-
the right multi-function switch. For complete circuit ergized, this terminal connects the wiper on/off relay
diagrams, refer to Wipers in the Contents of Group output circuit to the windshield wiper motor low
8W - Wiring Diagrams. speed coil. When the wiper high/low relay is ener-
gized, this terminal connects the wiper on/off relay
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- output circuit to the windshield wiper motor high
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RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY cavity for terminal 30 of the wiper high/low relay and
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR the cavity for terminal 30 of the wiper on/off relay at
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR all times. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- open wiper on/off relay output circuit to the common
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- feed terminal cavity for the wiper on/off relay in the
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL PDC as required.
INJURY. (2) The relay normally closed terminal (87A) is
connected to the wiper high/low relay low speed out-
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative put circuit. There should be continuity between the
cable. cavity for terminal 87A of the wiper high/low relay
(2) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness and the wiper high/low relay low speed output circuit
connector from the right multi-function switch con- terminal cavity of the windshield wiper motor con-
nector receptacle. nector at all times. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK,
(3) Using an ohmmeter, perform the continuity repair the open wiper high/low relay low speed out-
and resistance tests at the terminals in the switch put circuit to the windshield wiper motor as
connector receptacle as shown in the Right Multi- required.
Function Switch Test chart (Fig. 2). (3) The relay normally open terminal (87) is con-
(4) If the right multi-function switch fails any of nected to the wiper high/low relay high speed output
the continuity or resistance tests, replace the faulty circuit. There should be continuity between the cav-
right multi-function switch unit as required. ity for terminal 87 of the wiper high/low relay and
the wiper high/low relay high speed output circuit
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY terminal cavity of the windshield wiper motor con-
The wiper high/low relay (Fig. 3) is located in the nector at all times. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK,
Power Distribution Center (PDC) between the bat- repair the open wiper high/low relay high speed out-
tery and the fender on the right side of the engine put circuit to the windshield wiper motor as
compartment. See the fuse and relay layout label required.
affixed to the inside surface of the PDC cover for (4) The coil battery terminal (86) is connected to
wiper high/low relay identification and location. For the wiper high/low relay control circuit. There should
complete circuit diagrams, refer to Wipers in the be battery voltage at the cavity for terminal 86 of the
Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams. wiper high/low relay when the ignition switch is in
(1) Remove the wiper high/low relay from the the On or Accessory positions and the wiper switch is
PDC. Refer to Wiper Relays in the Removal and in the High position. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK,
Installation section of this group for the procedures. repair the open wiper high/low relay control circuit to
(2) A relay in the de-energized position should the wiper and washer (right multi-function) switch as
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and required.
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go (5) The coil ground terminal (85) is connected to
to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay. the ground circuit and should be grounded at all
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RIGHT (WIPER) MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH

FRONT WIPERS SWITCH TESTS
SWITCH POSITION CONTINUITY BETWEEN RESISTANCE BETWEEN RESISTANCE RANGE
(OHMS)
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Intermittent Wipe Position - Pins 7 & 8 1445-1480
1
Intermittent Wipe Position - Pins 7 & 8 847-870
2
Intermittent Wipe Position - Pins 7 & 8 556-573
3
Intermittent Wipe Position - Pins 7 & 8 367-380
4
Intermittent Wipe Position - Pins 7 & 8 218-229
5
Low Speed - Pins 7 & 8 99-106
High Speed Pins 1 & 9 Pins 7 & 8 99-106
Mist - Pins 7 & 8 49-56
Wash Pins 1 & 3 - -

REAR WIPER SWITCH TESTS

SWITCH POSITION CONTINUITY BETWEEN RESISTANCE BETWEEN RESISTANCE RANGE
(OHMS)
Off - - -
Delay Pins 1 & 6 - -
On Pins 1 & 5 - -
Wash Pins 1 & 5 & 6 - -

Fig. 2 Right Multi-Function Switch Test

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TERMINAL LEGEND TERMINAL LEGEND

NUMBER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IDENTIFICATION
30 COMMON FEED 30 COMMON FEED
85 COIL GROUND 85 COIL GROUND
86 COIL BATTERY 86 COIL BATTERY
87 NORMALLY OPEN 87 NORMALLY OPEN
87A NORMALLY CLOSED 87A NORMALLY CLOSED

Fig. 3 Wiper High/Low Relay Fig. 4 Wiper On/Off Relay

times. Check for continuity between the cavity for the fused ignition switch output from the wiper sys-
terminal 85 of the wiper high/low relay and a good tem circuit breaker to the wiper high/low relay. There

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ground. If OK, refer to Wiper On/Off Relay in the should be continuity between the cavity for terminal
Diagnosis and Testing section of this group. If not 30 of the wiper on/off relay and the cavity for termi-
OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground as nal 30 of the wiper high/low relay at all times. If OK,
required. go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the open wiper on/off
relay output circuit to the common feed terminal cav-
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY ity for the wiper high/low relay in the PDC as
The wiper on/off relay (Fig. 4) is located in the required.
Power Distribution Center (PDC) between the bat- (2) The relay normally closed terminal (87A) is
tery and the fender on the right side of the engine connected to the wiper park switch sense circuit.
compartment. See the fuse and relay layout label There should be continuity between the cavity for
affixed to the inside surface of the PDC cover for terminal 87A of the wiper on/off relay and the wiper
wiper on/off relay identification and location. For park switch sense circuit cavity of the windshield
complete circuit diagrams, refer to Wipers in the wiper motor connector at all times. If OK, go to Step
Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams. 3. If not OK, repair the open wiper park switch sense
(1) Remove the wiper on/off relay from the PDC. circuit to the windshield wiper motor as required.
Refer to Wiper Relays in the Removal and Installa- (3) The relay normally open terminal (87) is con-
tion section of this group for the procedures. nected to the fused ignition switch output circuit.
(2) A relay in the de-energized position should There should be battery voltage at the cavity for ter-
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and minal 87 of the wiper on/off relay when the ignition
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go switch is in the On or Accessory positions. If OK, go
to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay. to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
(3) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec- switch output circuit to the wiper system circuit
tromagnet) should be 75 6 5 ohms. If OK, go to Step breaker in the junction block as required.
4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay. (4) The coil battery terminal (86) is also connected
(4) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86. to the fused ignition switch output circuit. There
There should now be continuity between terminals should be battery voltage at the cavity for terminal
30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A 86 of the wiper on/off relay when the ignition switch
and 30. If OK, perform the Relay Circuit Test that is in the On or Accessory positions. If OK, go to Step
follows. If not OK, replace the faulty relay. 5. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition switch
output circuit to the wiper system circuit breaker in
RELAY CIRCUIT TEST the junction block as required.
(1) The relay common feed terminal cavity (30) is (5) The coil ground terminal (85) is connected to
connected to the common feed terminal of the wiper the wiper on/off relay control circuit. It is grounded
high/low relay. When the wiper on/off relay is de-en- by the Body Control Module (BCM) to energize the
ergized, this terminal connects the wiper park switch wiper on/off relay. There should be continuity
sense circuit to the wiper high/low relay. When the between the cavity for terminal 85 of the wiper on/off
wiper on/off relay is energized, this terminal connects relay and the wiper on/off relay control circuit cavity
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of the 26-way instrument panel wire harness connec- (4) Slide the wiper blade down the wiper arm
tor for the BCM at all times. If OK, use a DRB scan towards the rear wiper motor output shaft below the
tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual to center of the liftgate flip-up glass.
diagnose the BCM. If not OK, repair the open wiper (5) Push the lower end of the wiper blade away
on/off relay control circuit to the BCM as required. from the underside of the wiper arm far enough for
the plastic wiper blade pivot block to clear the hook
formation on the end of the arm.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (6) Disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

WIPER BLADE INSTALLATION

REMOVAL WINDSHIELD
(1) Position the wiper blade to the underside of the
WINDSHIELD wiper arm.
(1) Lift the wiper arm and blade off of the wind-
shield glass until the wiper arm hinge is in its over- NOTE: The notched retainer end of the wiper ele-
center position. ment should always be oriented towards the end of
(2) Depress the latch release tab located on the the wiper blade that is nearest to the wiper pivot.
bottom of the plastic wiper blade pivot block near the
(2) Engage the wiper blade pivot block with the

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center of the blade and at the end of the wiper arm
(Fig. 5). hook formation on the end of the wiper arm.
(3) Slide the wiper blade up the wiper arm
towards the hook formation until the plastic pivot
block latch has fully engaged. Latch engagement will
be accompanied by an audible click.
(4) Lower the wiper arm and blade gently onto the
windshield glass.

REAR
(1) Position the wiper blade to the underside of the
wiper arm.

NOTE: The notched retainer end of the wiper ele-

Fig. 5 Wiper Blade Remove/Install - Typical ment should always be oriented towards the end of
1 – RELEASE TAB
the wiper blade that is nearest to the rear wiper
motor output shaft.

(3) Slide the wiper blade down the wiper arm (2) Engage the wiper blade pivot block with the
towards the wiper pivot at the base of the wind- hook formation on the end of the wiper arm.
shield. (3) Slide the wiper blade up the wiper arm
(4) Push the lower end of the wiper blade away towards the hook formation until the plastic pivot
from the underside of the wiper arm far enough for block latch has fully engaged. Latch engagement will
the plastic wiper blade pivot block to clear the hook be accompanied by an audible click.
formation on the end of the arm. (4) Lower the wiper arm and blade gently onto the
(5) Disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm. liftgate rear wiper arm park ramp.

REAR WIPER ARM

(1) Disengage the rear wiper arm support from the
rubber rear wiper arm park ramp on the right side of REMOVAL
the liftgate just below the flip-up glass.
(2) Lift the wiper arm and blade away from the WINDSHIELD
liftgate until the wiper arm hinge is in its over-center (1) Carefully pry the plastic nut cap off of the
position. pivot end of the wiper arm (Fig. 6).
(3) Depress the latch release tab located on the (2) Remove the nut that secures the wiper arm to
bottom of the plastic wiper blade pivot block near the the wiper pivot shaft.
center of the blade and at the end of the wiper arm (3) Use a battery terminal puller to disengage the
(Fig. 5). wiper arm from the wiper pivot shaft splines (Fig. 7).
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Fig. 6 Wiper Arm Remove/Install Fig. 8 Rear Wiper Arm Remove/Install

1 – ARM AND BLADE 1 – LIFTGATE
2 – CAP 2 – REAR WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT
3 – NUT 3 – PARK RAMP

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4 – PIVOT SHAFT 4 – PIVOT COVER
5 – ALIGNMENT LINE 5 – WIPER ARM
6 – NUT

(4) Remove the rear wiper arm and blade from the
liftgate.

INSTALLATION
WINDSHIELD

NOTE: Always install the wiper arm and blade with

the wiper motor in the Park position.

(1) Place the wiper arm and blade onto the base of
the windshield with the pivot hole on the end of the
arm positioned over the wiper pivot shaft.
(2) Align the lower edge of the blade with the
wiper alignment lines located in the lower edge of
Fig. 7 Wiper Arm Puller - Typical the windshield glass (Fig. 6).
1 – WIPER ARM (3) With the wiper blade aligned, push the pivot
2 – WIPER PIVOT hole on the end of the wiper arm down over the
3 – BATTERY TERMINAL PULLER wiper pivot shaft.
(4) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
(4) Remove the wiper arm and blade from the base wiper arm to the wiper pivot shaft. Tighten the nut
of the windshield. to 23.7 N·m (210 in. lbs.).
(5) Operate the wipers with the windshield glass
REAR wet, then turn the wiper switch to the Off position.
(1) Unsnap the rear wiper arm pivot cover by lift- Check for correct wiper blade alignment and readjust
ing it at the rear wiper motor output shaft end of the if required.
arm (Fig. 8). (6) Install the plastic nut cap onto the wiper arm
(2) Remove the nut that secures the wiper arm to pivot nut.
the rear wiper motor output shaft.
REAR
(3) Use a battery terminal puller to disengage the
wiper arm from the rear wiper motor output shaft
NOTE: Always install the wiper arm and blade with
splines (Fig. 7).
the wiper motor in the Park position.
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(1) Place the wiper arm and blade onto the liftgate REAR WIPER ARM PARK RAMP
with the wiper arm support positioned on the park
ramp and the pivot hole on the end of the arm posi- REMOVAL
tioned over the rear wiper motor output shaft. (1) Disengage the rear wiper arm support from the
(2) Position the ridge of the wiper arm support on rubber rear wiper arm park ramp on the right side of
the liftgate park ramp in the Installation Position the liftgate just below the flip-up glass.
(Fig. 9). (2) Lift the wiper arm and blade away from the
liftgate until the wiper arm hinge is in its over-center
position.
(3) Remove the screw that secures the park ramp
to the liftgate (Fig. 10).

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Fig. 10 Rear Wiper Arm Park Ramp Remove/Install
1 – RIVET NUT
2 – SCREW
3 – PARK RAMP
4 – LIFTGATE

(4) Remove the rear wiper arm park ramp from

Fig. 9 Rear Wiper Arm Installation the liftgate.
1 – LIFTGATE
2 – PARK RAMP INSTALLATION
3 – WIPER ARM (1) Position the rear wiper arm park ramp onto
4 – INSTALLATION POSITION the liftgate.
5 – WIPER ARM AND BLADE (2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
6 – PARK POSITION park ramp to the liftgate. Tighten the screw to 6.8
7 – PARK RAMP N·m (60 in. lbs.).
8 – LIFTGATE (3) Lower the wiper arm and blade gently onto the
liftgate rear wiper arm park ramp.
(3) With the wiper arm in the Installation Posi-
tion, push the pivot hole on the end of the wiper arm WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, PIVOT AND
down over the rear wiper motor output shaft. LINKAGE MODULE
(4) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
wiper arm to the rear wiper motor output shaft. REMOVAL
Tighten the nut to 18 N·m (160 in. lbs.). (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
(5) Close the rear wiper pivot cover back over the cable.
rear wiper arm mounting nut. (2) Remove the wiper arms from the wiper pivots.
(6) Lift the rear wiper arm and blade away from Refer to Wiper Arm in the Removal and Installation
the liftgate park ramp and place the wiper arm sup- section of this group for the procedures.
port in the Park Position (Fig. 9).
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(3) Open the hood and pull the hood to plenum
seal off of the forward flanges of the cowl grille cover
and the plenum panel.
(4) Remove the six plastic nuts (2 short and 4
long) that secure the cowl grille cover to the studs on
the cowl top panel near the base of the windshield
(Fig. 11).

Fig. 12 Wiper Motor, Pivot and Linkage Module

Remove/Install
1 – WIPER MOTOR, PIVOT AND LINKAGE MODULE

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2 – SCREW (4)
3 – WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
4 – LOWER COWL PLENUM PANEL

Fig. 11 Cowl Grille Cover Remove/Install (3) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire har-
1 – WASHER HOSE CONNECTION ness connector to the wiper motor connector receptacle.
2 – STUDS (6) (4) Loosely install one of the wiper motor, pivot
3 – COWL GRILLE COVER and linkage module mounting screws to the mount-
4 – PLASTIC NUT (6) ing hole near the pivot on the right end of the mod-
ule to locate the module in the plenum.
(5) Lift the left end of the cowl grille cover off of (5) Working from left to right, install and tighten
the cowl plenum panel far enough to access the wind- the four screws that secure the wiper motor, pivot
shield washer plumbing. and linkage module to the cowl plenum panel.
(6) Disconnect the windshield washer supply hose Tighten the screws to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.).
at the in-line connector. (6) Position the cowl grille cover onto the cowl ple-
(7) Remove the cowl grille cover from the cowl ple- num and cowl top panels through the opening
num and cowl top panels through the opening between the hood and the windshield.
between the hood and the windshield. (7) Lift the left end of the cowl grille cover off of
(8) Remove the four screws that secure the wiper the cowl plenum panel far enough to access the wind-
motor, pivot and linkage module to the cowl plenum shield washer plumbing.
panel (Fig. 12). (8) Reconnect the windshield washer supply hose
(9) Lift the left end of the wiper motor, pivot and at the in-line connector.
linkage module far enough to access the wiper motor (9) Install the six plastic nuts that secure the cowl
wire harness connector. grille cover to the studs on the cowl top panel near
(10) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire the base of the windshield. These nuts are to be
harness connector from the wiper motor connector installed by pushing them onto the studs in the fol-
receptacle. lowing sequence:
(11) Remove the wiper motor, pivot and linkage (a) First, install the short nuts to the third stud
module from the cowl plenum. from the right, then the second stud from the left.
(b) Next, install long nuts to the right outboard
INSTALLATION stud, then the left outboard stud.
(1) Position the wiper motor, pivot and linkage (c) Finally, install the two remaining long nuts
module into the cowl plenum. to the third stud from the left, then the second
(2) Lift the left end of the wiper motor, pivot and stud from the right.
linkage module far enough to access the wiper motor (10) Starting at the ends and working toward the
wire harness connector. center, push the hood to plenum seal onto the forward
flanges of the cowl grille cover and the plenum panel.
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(11) Install the wiper arms onto the wiper pivots. (7) Disconnect the liftgate wire harness connector
Refer to Wiper Arm in the Removal and Installation from the rear wiper motor module connector recepta-
section of this group for the procedures. cle (Fig. 14).
(12) Reconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.

REAR WIPER MOTOR MODULE

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) From the outside of the liftgate, remove the
rear wiper arm from the rear wiper motor output
shaft. Refer to Wiper Arm in the Removal and
Installation section of this group for the procedures.
(3) Use a door trim panel removal tool to gently
pry at the base of the nut cover where it meets the
wiper motor output shaft bezel and grommet on the
outer liftgate panel until it unsnaps from the rear

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wiper motor output shaft (Fig. 13). Be certain to use
proper caution to protect the outer liftgate panel and
its paint finish from damage during this procedure.
Fig. 14 Rear Wiper Motor Module Remove/Install
1 – KEYED SLOTS
2 – WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 – REAR WIPER MOTOR MODULE
4 – NUT (2)
5 – LIFTGATE INNER PANEL

(8) Loosen the two nuts that secure the rear wiper
motor mounting bracket to the liftgate inner panel.
(9) Slide the rear wiper motor module and mount-
ing bracket forward far enough to disengage the
mounting nuts from the keyed holes in the liftgate
inner panel.
(10) Remove the rear wiper motor module from the
liftgate inner panel.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the rear wiper motor module to the
liftgate inner panel.
Fig. 13 Rear Wiper Motor Output Shaft Remove/ (2) Insert the rear wiper motor output shaft
Install through the hole in the liftgate outer panel and
1 – NUT
engage the mounting nuts in the keyed holes in the
2 – NUT COVER
liftgate inner panel.
3 – BEZEL AND GASKET
4 – LIFTGATE OUTER PANEL
(3) From the outside of the liftgate, center the rear
5 – REAR WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT wiper motor output shaft in the liftgate outer panel
mounting hole and install the gasket and bezel over
the centered shaft.
(4) Remove the nut that secures the rear wiper (4) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
motor output shaft to the outer liftgate panel. rear wiper motor output shaft to the outer liftgate
(5) Remove the bezel and gasket from the rear panel. Tighten the nut to 4.8 N·m (43 in. lbs.).
wiper motor output shaft. (5) From the inside of the liftgate, install and
(6) Remove the trim panel from the inside of the tighten the two nuts that secure the rear wiper
liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel in the motor mounting bracket to the liftgate inner panel.
Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body Tighten the nuts to 5.3 N·m (47 in. lbs.).
for the procedures.
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(6) Reconnect the liftgate wire harness connector
to the rear wiper motor module connector receptacle.
(7) Install the trim panel onto the inside of the
liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel in the
Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body
for the procedures.
(8) From the outside of the liftgate, press the nut
cover firmly and evenly over the rear wiper motor
output shaft bezel using thumb pressure until it
snaps into place.
(9) Install the rear wiper arm onto the rear wiper
motor output shaft. Refer to Wiper Arm in the
Removal and Installation section of this group for the
procedures.
(10) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-

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BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL Fig. 15 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
INJURY. 1 – UPPER TILTING COLUMN SHROUD
2 – FIXED COLUMN SHROUD
3 – LOWER TILTING COLUMN SHROUD
REMOVAL 4 – SCREW

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

cable.
(2) Remove the screw that secures the lower tilting
steering column shroud to the steering column multi-
function switch mounting housing (Fig. 15).
(3) Unsnap the two halves of the tilting steering
column shroud from each other and remove both
halves from the steering column.
(4) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the wiper and washer (right multi-
function) switch connector receptacle.
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the right
multi-function switch to the multi-function switch
mounting housing (Fig. 16).
(6) Remove the right multi-function switch from
the multi-function switch mounting housing.

INSTALLATION Fig. 16 Right Multi-Function Switch Remove/Install

(1) Position the right multi-function switch onto 1 – STEERING COLUMN
the multi-function switch mounting housing. 2 – SCREWS (2)
(2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure 3 – RIGHT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
the right multi-function switch to the multi-function 4 – MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH MOUNTING HOUSING
switch mounting housing. Tighten the screws to 2.5
N·m (22 in. lbs.).
(4) Position the lower tilting steering column
(3) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
shroud to the underside of the steering column.
connector to the right multi-function switch connec-
tor receptacle.
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(5) Install and tighten the screw that secures the INSTALLATION
lower tilting steering column shroud to the multi- (1) See the fuse and relay layout label affixed to
function switch mounting housing. Tighten the screw the underside of the PDC cover for the proper wiper
to 1.9 N·m (17 in. lbs.). high/low relay or wiper on/off relay location.
(6) Position the upper tilting column shroud over (2) Position the wiper high/low relay or wiper
the steering column with the hazard warning switch on/off relay in the proper receptacle in the PDC.
button inserted through the hole in the upper surface (3) Align the wiper high/low relay or wiper on/off
of the shroud. Align the upper tilting steering column relay terminals with the terminal cavities in the
shroud to the lower shroud and snap the two shroud PDC receptacle.
halves together. (4) Push down firmly on the wiper high/low relay
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable. or wiper on/off relay until the terminals are fully
seated in the terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
WIPER RELAYS (5) Install the cover onto the PDC.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative WASHER NOZZLE AND PLUMBING
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution REMOVAL
Center (PDC) (Fig. 17).

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WINDSHIELD
This procedure can be used to remove either of the
two windshield washer nozzles or the combination
wye fitting/check valve unit.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the wiper arms from the wiper pivots.
Refer to Wiper Arm in the Removal and Installation
section of this group for the procedures.
(3) Open the hood and pull the hood to plenum
seal off of the forward flanges of the cowl grille cover
and the plenum panel.
(4) Remove the six plastic nuts (2 short and 4
long) that secure the cowl grille cover to the studs on
the cowl top panel near the base of the windshield
(Fig. 18).
(5) Lift the left end of the cowl grille cover off of
the cowl plenum panel far enough to access the wind-
shield washer plumbing.
(6) Disconnect the windshield washer supply hose
at the in-line connector.
(7) Remove the cowl grille cover from the cowl ple-
Fig. 17 Power Distribution Center num and cowl top panels through the opening
1 – RIGHT FENDER between the hood and the windshield.
2 – BATTERY (8) From the underside of the cowl grille cover, dis-
3 – POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER connect the washer hose(s) from the barbed nipple(s)
4 – COVER of the windshield washer nozzle(s) or the combina-
tion wye fitting/check valve unit.
(3) See the fuse and relay layout label affixed to (9) The combination wye fitting/check valve unit
the underside of the PDC cover for wiper high/low can now be removed from cowl grille cover. To remove
relay and wiper on/off relay identification and loca- the windshield washer nozzles from the cowl grille
tion. cover, go to Step 10.
(4) Remove the wiper high/low relay or wiper (10) From the underside of the cowl grille cover,
on/off relay from the PDC. release the latches of the windshield washer nozzle
and push the nozzle out through the mounting hole
to the top side of the cowl grille cover.
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(2) Pull the rear washer nozzle out from the lift-
gate outer panel far enough to access the washer
supply hose (Fig. 20).

Fig. 18 Cowl Grille Cover Remove/Install

1 – WASHER HOSE CONNECTION
2 – STUDS (6)

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3 – COWL GRILLE COVER
4 – PLASTIC NUT (6) Fig. 20 Rear Washer Nozzle Remove/Install
1 – HEADLINER WASHER HOSE
2 – ROOF PANEL
REAR 3 – WASHER NOZZLE
The headliner washer hose (Fig. 19) is serviced 4 – LIFTGATE
only as a unit with the headliner. If this washer hose
is damaged or faulty, the headliner unit must be
(3) Disconnect the washer supply hose from the
replaced. The remaining washer hoses for the rear
barbed nipple of the rear washer nozzle.
washer nozzle plumbing are available for service
(4) Remove the rear washer nozzle from the lift-
replacement. The check valve for the rear washer
gate.
nozzle is integral to the nozzle.
INSTALLATION
WINDSHIELD
(1) From the top side of the cowl grille cover,
insert the nipple end of the windshield washer nozzle
through the mounting hole in the cowl grille cover.
(2) Push firmly and evenly on the top of the wind-
shield washer nozzle until the latches snap into place
on the underside of the cowl grille cover.
(3) From the underside of the cowl grille cover,
reconnect the washer hose(s) to the barbed nipple(s)
of the windshield washer nozzle(s) or the combina-
tion wye fitting/check valve unit.
(4) Install the washer hoses for the windshield
washer nozzles or the combination wye fitting/check
Fig. 19 Rear Washer Nozzle Plumbing valve unit into their routing clips on the underside of
1 – UPPER COWL PLENUM PANEL the cowl grille cover.
2 – WASHER HOSE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT (5) Position the cowl grille cover onto the cowl ple-
3 – A-PILLAR WASHER HOSE num and cowl top panels through the opening
4 – HEADLINER WASHER HOSE between the hood and the windshield.
(6) Lift the left end of the cowl grille cover off of
the cowl plenum panel far enough to access the wind-
(1) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
shield washer plumbing.
flat-bladed tool, gently pry at the sides of the rear
(7) Reconnect the windshield washer supply hose
washer nozzle to release the latches that secure it to
at the in-line connector.
the liftgate outer panel.
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(8) Install the six plastic nuts that secure the cowl
grille cover to the studs on the cowl top panel near
the base of the windshield. These nuts are to be
installed by pushing them onto the studs in the fol-
lowing sequence:
(a) First, install the short nuts to the third stud
from the right, then the second stud from the left.
(b) Next, install long nuts to the right outboard
stud, then the left outboard stud.
(c) Finally, install the two remaining long nuts
to the third stud from the left, then the second
stud from the right.
(9) Starting at the ends and working toward the
center, push the hood to plenum seal onto the for-
ward flanges of the cowl grille cover and the plenum
panel.
(10) Install the wiper arms onto the wiper pivots.
Refer to Wiper Arm in the Removal and Installation
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(11) Reconnect and isolate the battery negative Reservoir)
cable. 1 – REAR WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
2 – WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
REAR 3 – WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
(1) Position the rear washer nozzle to the liftgate.
(2) Reconnect the washer supply hose to the the washer pump out of the rubber grommet seal in
barbed nipple of the rear washer nozzle. the reservoir. Care must be taken not to damage the
(3) Insert the rear washer nozzle supply hose and reservoir.
nipple into the mounting hole in the liftgate outer (7) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the
panel. washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir
(4) Push firmly and evenly on the rear washer noz- and discard.
zle until the latches snap into place on the inside of
the liftgate outer panel mounting hole. INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new rubber grommet seal into the
WASHER PUMP washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir.
Always use a new rubber grommet seal on the reser-
REMOVAL voir.
The windshield and rear washer pumps can be (2) Position the barbed inlet nipple of the washer
removed from the washer reservoir without removing pump into the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir.
the reservoir from the vehicle. The same procedure is (3) Press firmly and evenly on the washer pump
used to remove either washer pump and motor unit. until the barbed inlet nipple is fully seated in the
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative rubber grommet seal in the washer reservoir mount-
cable. ing hole.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle. (4) Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet
(3) Remove the liner from the left front fender nipple of the washer pump.
wheel house. Refer to Front Fender in the Removal (5) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
and Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the harness connector to the windshield or rear washer
procedures. pump connector receptacle.
(4) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire (6) Install the liner into the left front fender wheel
harness connector from the inoperative windshield or house. Refer to Front Fender in the Removal and
rear washer pump connector receptacle (Fig. 21). Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the proce-
(5) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed dures.
outlet nipple of the inoperative washer pump and (7) Lower the vehicle.
allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container (8) Fill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid
for reuse. drained from the reservoir during the removal proce-
(6) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide dure.
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed inlet nipple of (9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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WASHER RESERVOIR
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the liner from the left front fender
wheel house. Refer to Front Fender in the Removal
and Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the
procedures.
(3) Remove the air cleaner housing from the top of
the left front fender wheel house. Refer to Air
Cleaner Housing in the Removal and Installation
section of Group 14 - Fuel System for the procedures.
(4) Disconnect the two washer reservoir washer
hoses from the two engine compartment washer
hoses at the in-line connectors located on the top of
the left front fender wheel house (Fig. 22).

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Fig. 23 Washer Reservoir Remove/Install
1 –
LEFT FENDER INNER SHIELD
2 –
SCREW (2)
3 –
WASHER PUMP WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
4 –
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR WIRE HARNESS
CONNECTOR
5 – WASHER RESERVOIR

(10) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear-

ward far enough to access the washer fluid level sen-
sor wire harness connector on the front of the
reservoir.
(11) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector from the washer fluid level sensor
connector receptacle.
Fig. 22 Washer Reservoir Filler Neck Mounting (12) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear-
1 – WASHER RESERVOIR ward far enough to disengage the outboard mounting
2 – SCREW tab from the mounting slot on the inner fender
3 – WASHER HOSES FROM PUMPS shield.
4 – WASHER HOSES TO NOZZLES (13) Rotate the washer reservoir far enough so
5 – LEFT FENDER INNER SHIELD that the inboard mounting tab clears the front sus-
pension components, then lower the reservoir far
(5) Open the washer reservoir filler cap and enough to remove the filler neck from the engine
unsnap the filler cap hinge from the hook on the compartment.
filler neck. (14) Remove the washer reservoir from the left
(6) Remove the one screw that secures the washer front fender wheel house.
reservoir filler neck to the left inner fender shield.
(7) Raise and support the vehicle. INSTALLATION
(8) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire (1) Position the washer reservoir into the left front
harness connectors from the two washer pump con- fender wheel house.
nector receptacles (Fig. 23). (2) Raise the washer reservoir filler neck through
(9) Remove the two screws that secure the inboard the hole in the left front fender wheelhouse extension
mounting tab of the washer reservoir to the left inner into the engine compartment and orient the inboard
wheel house. mounting tab over the top of the front suspension
components.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear- pump and allow the washer fluid to drain into a
ward far enough to engage the outboard mounting clean container for reuse.
tab with the mounting slot on the inner fender (6) Remove the two screws that secure the inboard
shield. mounting tab of the washer reservoir to the left inner
(4) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear- wheel house.
ward far enough to access the washer fluid level sen- (7) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear-
sor connector receptacle on the front of the reservoir. ward far enough to access the washer fluid level sen-
(5) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire sor wire harness connector on the front of the
harness connector to the washer fluid level sensor reservoir.
connector receptacle. (8) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
(6) Install and tighten the two screws that secure harness connector from the washer fluid level sensor
the inboard mounting tab of the washer reservoir to connector receptacle.
the left inner wheel house. Tighten the screws to 7.4 (9) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
N·m (66 in. lbs.). flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed nipple of the
(7) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire washer fluid level sensor out of the rubber grommet
harness connectors to the two washer pump connec- seal on the front of the reservoir (Fig. 24). Care must
tor receptacles. be taken not to damage the reservoir.
(8) Lower the vehicle.
(9) Install and tighten the one screw that secures

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the washer reservoir filler neck to the left inner
fender shield. Tighten the screw to 7.4 N·m (66 in.
lbs.).
(10) Install the washer reservoir filler cap hinge
onto the hook on the filler neck and close the cap.
(11) Reconnect the two washer reservoir washer
hoses to the two engine compartment washer hoses
at the in-line connectors located on the top of the left
front fender wheel house.
(12) Install the air cleaner housing onto the top of
the left front fender wheel house. Refer to Air
Cleaner Housing in the Removal and Installation
section of Group 14 - Fuel System for the procedures.
(13) Install the liner into the left front fender
wheel house. Refer to Front Fender in the Removal
and Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the
procedures.
(14) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR

Fig. 24 Washer Fluid Level Sensor Remove/Install
REMOVAL 1 – WASHER RESERVOIR
The washer fluid level sensor can be removed from 2 – WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR
the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir 3 – GROMMET SEAL
from the vehicle.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (10) Remove the washer fluid level sensor and
cable. float from the washer reservoir.
(2) Remove the one screw that secures the washer (11) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the
reservoir filler neck to the left inner fender shield. washer fluid level sensor mounting hole in the
(3) Raise and support the vehicle. washer reservoir and discard.
(4) Remove the liner from the left front fender
wheel house. Refer to Front Fender in the Removal INSTALLATION
and Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the (1) Install a new rubber grommet seal into the
procedures. washer fluid level sensor mounting hole in the front
(5) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed of the washer reservoir. Always use a new rubber
outlet nipple of the rearmost (windshield) washer grommet seal on the reservoir.
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(2) Position the float of the washer fluid level sen- (7) Install the liner into the left front fender wheel
sor through the rubber grommet seal in the washer house. Refer to Front Fender in the Removal and
reservoir. The connector receptacle of the washer Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the proce-
fluid level sensor should be pointed downward. dures.
(3) Press firmly and evenly on the washer fluid (8) Lower the vehicle.
level sensor until the barbed nipple is fully seated in (9) Install and tighten the one screw that secures
the rubber grommet seal in the washer reservoir the washer reservoir filler neck to the left inner
mounting hole. fender shield. Tighten the screw to 7.4 N·m (66 in.
(4) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire lbs.).
harness connector to the washer fluid level sensor (10) Fill the washer reservoir with the washer
connector receptacle. fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
(5) Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet procedure.
nipple of the washer pump. (11) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(6) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the inboard mounting tab of the washer reservoir to
the left inner wheel house. Tighten the screws to 7.4
N·m (66 in. lbs.).

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