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WIPERS/WASHERS
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FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS

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FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FRONT WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FRONT WIPER & DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WASHER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CLEANING - FRONT WIPER & WASHER WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
INSPECTION - FRONT WIPER & WASHER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FRONT CHECK VALVE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
REMOVAL .............................9 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FRONT WASHER HOSES/TUBES INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 WASHER RESERVOIR
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FRONT WASHER NOZZLE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FRONT WIPER ARM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER HIGH/
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 LOW RELAY ...................... . . . 24
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FRONT WIPER BLADE WIPER ON/OFF RELAY
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER ON/OFF
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 RELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FRONT WIPER MODULE REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION

Fig. 1 Front Wiper & Washer System

1 - WASHER RESEVOIR FILLER TUBE 4 - WASHER NOZZLE (2)
2 - WASHER RESERVOIR, PUMP/MOTOR, FLUID LEVEL 5 - WIPER ARM & BLADE (2)
SWITCH 6 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH RIGHT (WIPER) CONTROL STALK
3 - WIPER MODULE

An electrically operated intermittent front wiper • Body Control Module - The Body Control
and washer system is standard factory-installed Module (BCM) is located on the Junction Block (JB)
safety equipment on this model (Fig. 1). The front under the driver side outboard end of the instrument
wiper and washer system includes the following panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
major components, which are described in further CONTROL MODULES/BODY CONTROL MODULE
detail elsewhere in this service information: - DESCRIPTION).
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• Front Check Valve - The front washer system washer system plumbing, depending upon the direc-
check valve is integral to the wye fitting located in tion of the pump motor rotation.
the washer plumbing between the cowl plenum • Washer Reservoir - The washer reservoir is
washer hose and the front washer nozzles, and is concealed behind the right front wheel house splash
concealed beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille panel shield ahead of the right front wheel. The washer
at the base of the windshield. reservoir filler neck is the only visible portion of the
• Front Washer Nozzle - Two fluidic front reservoir, and it is accessed from the right front cor-
washer nozzles are secured with integral snap fea- ner of the engine compartment.
tures to dedicated openings in the cowl plenum cover/ • Wiper High-Low Relay - The wiper high-low
grille panel located near the base of the windshield. relay is an International Standards Organization
• Front Washer Plumbing - The plumbing for (ISO) micro relay located in the Power Distribution
the front washer system consists of rubber hoses and Center (PDC) in the engine compartment near the
molded plastic fittings. The plumbing is routed along battery.
the right side of the engine compartment from the • Wiper On-Off Relay - The wiper on-off relay is
washer reservoir, and through the dash panel into an International Standards Organization (ISO) micro
the cowl plenum beneath the cowl plenum cover/ relay located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
grille panel to the front washer nozzle fittings. in the engine compartment near the battery.
• Front Wiper Arm - The two front wiper arms Hard wired circuitry connects the front wiper and
are secured with nuts to the threaded studs on the washer system components to the electrical system of
ends of the two wiper pivot shafts, which extend the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to
through the cowl plenum cover/grille panel located several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout
near the base of the windshield. the vehicle and retained by many different methods.
• Front Wiper Blade - The two front wiper These circuits may be connected to each other, to the
blades are secured to the two front wiper arms with vehicle electrical system and to the front wiper and
an integral latch, and are parked on the glass near washer system components through the use of a com-
the bottom of the windshield when the front wiper bination of soldered splices, splice block connectors,
system is not in operation. and many different types of wire harness terminal
• Front Wiper Module - The front wiper pivot connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate
shafts are the only visible components of the front wiring information. The wiring information includes
wiper module. The remainder of the module is con- wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
cealed within the cowl plenum area beneath the cowl procedures, further details on wire harness routing
plenum cover/grille panel. The front wiper module and retention, as well as pin-out and location views
includes the wiper module bracket, four rubber-iso- for the various wire harness connectors, splices and
lated wiper module mounts, the front wiper motor, grounds.
the wiper motor crank arm, the two wiper drive
links, and the two front wiper pivots. OPERATING MODES
• Multi-Function Switch - The multi-function The components of the front wiper and washer sys-
switch is located on the top of the steering column, tem are designed to work in concert to provide the
just below the steering wheel. The multi-function following operating modes:
switch includes a left (lighting) control stalk and a • Continuous Wipe Mode - The control knob on
right (wiper) control stalk. The right control stalk is the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
dedicated to providing all of the driver controls for switch has two continuous wipe positions, Low and
both the front and rear wiper systems. (Refer to 8 - High. When selected, these switch positions will
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/ cause the two-speed front wiper motor to operate in a
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - DESCRIPTION). continuous low or high speed cycle.
• Washer Fluid Level Switch - The washer fluid • Intermittent Wipe Mode - The control knob on
level switch is located in a dedicated hole near the the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
center of the rearward facing surface of the washer switch has five minor detent intermittent wipe posi-
reservoir, behind the right front wheel house splash tions. When selected, these switch positions will
shield. cause the front wiper system to operate with one of
• Washer Pump/Motor - The reversible electric five delay intervals between complete wipe cycles.
washer pump/motor unit is located in a dedicated • Mist Wipe Mode - The right (wiper) control
hole on the lower outboard side of the washer reser- stalk of the multi-function switch has a momentary
voir, behind the right front wheel house splash Mist position. When selected, this switch position
shield. This single reversible washer pump/motor will operate the front wipers in a low speed continu-
provides washer fluid to either the front or rear ous cycle for as long as the switch is held closed,
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then will complete the current wipe cycle and park Delay mode, the control knob also allows the vehicle
the front wiper blades near the base of the wind- operator to select from one of five intermittent wipe
shield when the switch is released. Delay intervals. Pulling the right control stalk down-
• Washer Mode - When the momentary front wards actuates the momentary front wiper system
wash position of the right (wiper) control stalk of the Mist mode switch, while pulling the right control
multi-function switch is selected with the front wiper stalk towards the steering wheel actuates the
system operating in a continuous wipe mode, washer momentary front washer system switch. The multi-
fluid will be dispensed onto the windshield glass function switch provides hard wired resistor multi-
through the washer nozzles for as long as the washer plexed inputs to the Body Control Module (BCM) for
switch is held closed. When the front washer switch all of the front wiper system functions, as well as a
is actuated with the front wiper system operating in separate hard wired sense input to the BCM for the
an intermittent wipe mode, washer fluid is still dis- front washer system function.
pensed until the switch is released; however, the The front wiper and washer system will only oper-
front wipers will operate in a low speed continuous ate when the ignition switch is in the Accessory or
cycle from the time the washer switch is closed until On positions. Battery current is directed from a B(+)
several wipe cycles after the switch is released, fuse in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) to the
before returning to the selected intermittent wipe wiper and washer system circuit breaker in the Junc-
mode. tion Block (JB) through a fused ignition switch out-
• Wipe-After-Wash Mode - When the momentary put (run-acc) circuit. The automatic resetting circuit
front wash position of the right (wiper) control stalk breaker then provides battery current through a
of the multi-function switch is selected with the front fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit to the
wiper system turned Off, the internal circuitry of the wiper high/low relay, the wiper on/off relay, and the
BCM provides a wipe-after-wash feature. When park switch within the front wiper motor. A separate
selected, this feature will operate the washer pump/ fuse in the JB provides battery current through
motor and the front wipers for as long as the front another fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit
washer switch is held closed, then provide several to the multi-function switch. The multi-function
additional wipe cycles after the switch is released switch circuitry uses this battery feed and a ground
before parking the front wiper blades near the base circuit input to directly control the operation and
of the windshield. direction of the reversible electric washer pump/mo-
tor unit. The BCM uses low side drivers to control
OPERATION front wiper system operation by energizing or de-en-
The front wiper and washer system is designed to ergizing the wiper high/low and wiper on/off relays.
provide the vehicle operator with a convenient, safe, The hard wired circuits and components of the
and reliable means of maintaining visibility through front wiper and washer system may be diagnosed
the windshield glass. The various components of this and tested using conventional diagnostic tools and
system are designed to convert electrical energy pro- procedures. However, conventional diagnostic meth-
duced by the vehicle electrical system into the ods may not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the
mechanical action of the wiper blades to wipe the Body Control Module (BCM), or the inputs to or out-
outside surface of the glass, as well as into the puts from the BCM that control the front wiper and
hydraulic action of the washer system to apply washer system operating modes. The most reliable,
washer fluid stored in an on-board reservoir to the efficient, and accurate means to diagnose the BCM,
area of the glass to be wiped. When combined, these or the BCM inputs and outputs related to the various
components provide the means to effectively main- front wiper and washer system operating modes
tain clear visibility for the vehicle operator by remov- requires the use of a DRBIIIt scan tool. Refer to the
ing excess accumulations of rain, snow, bugs, mud, or appropriate diagnostic information.
other minor debris from the outside windshield glass
surface that might be encountered while driving the OPERATING MODES
vehicle under numerous types of inclement operating Following are paragraphs that briefly describe the
conditions. operation of each of the front wiper and washer sys-
The vehicle operator initiates all front wiper and tem operating modes.
washer system functions with the right (wiper) con-
trol stalk of the multi-function switch that extends CONTINUOUS WIPE MODE
from the right side of the steering column, just below When the Low position of the control knob on the
the steering wheel. Rotating the control knob on the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
end of the control stalk, selects the Off, Delay, Low, switch is selected, the Body Control Module (BCM)
or High front wiper system operating modes. In the energizes the wiper on/off relay. This directs battery
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current through the normally open contacts of the interval to the new delay interval timing before the
energized wiper on/off relay and the normally closed next wipe cycle occurs each time a longer delay inter-
contacts of the de-energized wiper high/low relay to val is selected.
the low speed brush of the front wiper motor, causing
the front wipers to cycle at low speed. When the MIST WIPE MODE
High position of the control knob is selected, the When the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-
BCM energizes both the wiper on/off relay and the function switch is moved to the momentary Mist
wiper high/low relay. This directs battery current position, the BCM energizes the wiper on/off relay for
through the normally open contacts of the energized as long as the Mist switch is held closed, then de-en-
wiper on/off relay and the normally open contacts of ergizes the relay when the state of the Mist switch
the energized wiper high/low relay to the high speed input changes to open. The BCM can operate the
brush of the front wiper motor, causing the front wip- front wiper motor in this mode for only one low speed
ers to cycle at high speed. cycle at a time, or for an indefinite number of
When the Off position of the control knob is sequential low speed cycles, depending upon how
selected, the BCM de-energizes both the wiper on/off long the Mist switch is held closed.
and wiper high/low relays, then one of two events
will occur. The event that occurs depends upon the WASH MODE
position of the wiper blades on the windshield at the When the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-
moment that the control knob Off position is selected. function switch is moved to the momentary front
If the wiper blades are in the down position on the Wash position while the control knob is in the Low or
windshield when the Off position is selected, the High positions, the circuitry within the switch directs
park switch that is integral to the front wiper motor battery current and ground to the washer pump/mo-
is closed to ground and the wiper motor ceases to tor unit. This will cause the washer pump/motor unit
operate. to be energized for as long as the front Wash switch
If the wiper blades are not in the down position on is held closed, and to de-energize when the front
the windshield at the moment the Off position is Wash switch is released.
selected, the park switch is closed to battery current When the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-
from the fused ignition switch output (run-acc) cir- function switch is moved to the momentary front
cuit of the front wiper motor. The park switch directs Wash position while the control knob is in one of the
this battery current to the low speed brush of the Delay interval positions, the front washer pump/mo-
wiper motor through the wiper park switch sense cir- tor operation is the same. However, the BCM ener-
cuit and the normally closed contacts of the de-ener- gizes the wiper on/off relay to override the selected
gized wiper on/off and wiper high/low relays. This delay interval and operate the front wiper motor in a
causes the wiper motor to continue running at low continuous low speed mode for as long as the front
speed until the wiper blades are in the down position Wash switch is held closed, then de-energizes the
on the windshield and the park switch is again relay and reverts to the selected delay mode interval
closed to ground. several wipe cycles after the front Wash switch is
released. The BCM detects the front Wash switch
INTERMITTENT WIPE MODE state through a hard wired washer pump driver cir-
When the control knob on the right (wiper) control cuit input from the multi-function switch.
stalk of the multi-function switch is moved to one of
the Delay interval positions, the BCM electronic WIPE-AFTER-WASH MODE
intermittent wipe logic circuit responds by calculat- When the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-
ing the correct length of time between wiper sweeps function switch is moved to the momentary front
based upon the selected delay interval input. The Wash position while the control knob is in the Off
BCM monitors the changing state of the wiper motor position, the BCM detects that switch state through
park switch through a hard wired front wiper park a hard wired washer pump driver circuit input from
switch sense circuit input. This input allows the the multi-function switch. The BCM responds to this
BCM to determine the proper intervals at which to input by energizing the wiper on/off relay for as long
energize and de-energize the wiper on/off relay to as the Wash switch is held closed, then de-energizes
operate the front wiper motor intermittently for one the relay several wipe cycles after the front Wash
low speed cycle at a time. switch is released. The BCM monitors the changing
The BCM logic is also programmed to provide an state of the wiper motor park switch through a hard
immediate wipe cycle and begin a new delay interval wired front wiper park switch sense circuit input.
timing cycle each time a shorter delay interval is This input allows the BCM to count the number of
selected, and to add the remaining delay timing wipe cycles that occur after the front Wash switch
state changes to open, and to determine the proper
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interval at which to de-energize the wiper on/off WASHER SYSTEM
relay to complete the wipe-after-wash mode cycle. The diagnosis found here addresses an electrically
inoperative front washer system. If the washer
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FRONT WIPER & pump/motor operates, but no washer fluid is emitted
WASHER SYSTEM from the front washer nozzles, be certain to check
the fluid level in the reservoir. Also clean and inspect
WIPER SYSTEM the front washer system components as required.
If the front wiper motor operates, but the wipers (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASH-
do not move on the windshield, replace the faulty ERS - CLEANING) and (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
front wiper module. If the wipers operate, but chat- FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS - INSPECTION). Refer
ter, lift, or do not clear the glass, clean and inspect to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring
the front wiper system components as required. information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASH- and connector repair procedures, details of wire har-
ERS - CLEANING) and (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ ness routing and retention, connector pin-out infor-
FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS - INSPECTION). For mation and location views for the various wire
diagnosis and testing of the multi-function switch harness connectors, splices and grounds.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - DIAG- WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
NOSIS AND TESTING). Refer to the appropriate BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
wiring information. The wiring information includes SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
procedures, details of wire harness routing and PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
retention, connector pin-out information and location SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, FRONT IMPACT SENSOR,
views for the various wire harness connectors, splices OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
and grounds. OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
The hard wired circuits and components of the BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
front wiper and washer system may be diagnosed WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
and tested using conventional diagnostic tools and TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
procedures. However, conventional diagnostic meth- THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
ods may not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
Body Control Module (BCM), or the inputs to or out- RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
puts from the BCM that control the various front PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
wiper and washer system operating modes. The most DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
reliable, efficient, and accurate means to diagnose PERSONAL INJURY.
the BCM, or the BCM inputs and outputs related to
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
the various front wiper and washer system operating
Turn the control knob on the right (wiper) control
modes requires the use of a DRBIIIt scan tool. Refer
stalk of the multi-function switch to the On position.
to the appropriate diagnostic information.
Check whether the front wiper system is operating.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, test and repair the
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT front wiper system before continuing with these
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING tests. Refer to WIPER SYSTEM .
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, (2) Turn the control ring on the right (wiper) con-
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, trol stalk of the multi-function switch to the rear
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, Wash position. Check whether the rear washer sys-
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS tem is operating. If OK, test the multi-function
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN ING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH -
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If the multi-function
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- switch tests OK, go to Step 3. If the multi-function
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY switch does not test OK, replace the faulty switch.
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL (3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness con-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE nector for the washer pump/motor unit from the
PERSONAL INJURY. pump/motor unit connector receptacle. Check for con-
tinuity between the washer pump driver circuit cav-
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ity of the headlamp and dash wire harness connector WASHER SYSTEM
for the washer pump/motor unit and a good ground. If the washer system is contaminated with foreign
There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If material, drain the washer reservoir by removing the
not OK, repair the shorted washer pump driver cir- washer pump/motor from the reservoir. Clean foreign
cuit between the washer pump/motor unit and the material from the inside of the washer pump/motor
multi-function switch as required. inlet filter screen and the washer reservoir using
(4) Check for continuity between the washer pump clean washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-abra-
driver circuit cavities of the headlamp and dash wire sive cleaner. Flush foreign material from the washer
harness connector for the washer pump/motor unit system plumbing by first disconnecting the washer
and the instrument panel wire harness connector for hoses from the washer nozzles, then running the
the multi-function switch (Connector C-2). There washer pump/motor to run clean washer fluid or
should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, water through the system. Plugged or restricted
repair the open washer pump driver circuit between washer nozzles should be carefully back-flushed
the washer pump/motor unit and the multi-function using compressed air. If the washer nozzle obstruc-
switch as required. tion cannot be cleared, replace the washer nozzle.
(5) Check for continuity between the washer pump
sense circuit cavity of the headlamp and dash wire CAUTION: Never introduce petroleum-based clean-
harness connector for the washer pump/motor unit ers, solvents, or contaminants into the washer sys-
and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If tem. These products can rapidly deteriorate the
OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the shorted rubber seals and hoses of the washer system, as
washer pump sense circuit between the washer well as the rubber squeegees of the wiper blades.
pump/motor unit and the multi-function switch as
required.
(6) Check for continuity between the washer pump CAUTION: Never use compressed air to flush the
sense circuit cavities of the headlamp and dash wire washer system plumbing. Compressed air pres-
harness connector for the washer pump/motor unit sures are too great for the washer system plumbing
and the instrument panel wire harness connector for components and will result in further system dam-
the multi-function switch (Connector C-2). There age. Never use sharp instruments to clear a
should be continuity. If OK, replace the faulty washer plugged washer nozzle or damage to the nozzle ori-
pump/motor unit. If not OK, repair the open washer fice and improper nozzle spray patterns will result.
pump sense circuit between the washer pump/motor
unit and the multi-function switch as required.
INSPECTION - FRONT WIPER & WASHER
CLEANING - FRONT WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM
SYSTEM WIPER SYSTEM
The front wiper blades and wiper arms should be
WIPER SYSTEM
inspected periodically, not just when wiper perfor-
The squeegees of wiper blades exposed to the ele-
mance problems are experienced. This inspection
ments for a long time tend to lose their wiping effec-
should include the following points:
tiveness. Periodic cleaning of the squeegees is
(1) Inspect the wiper arms for any indications of
suggested to remove any deposits of salt or road film.
damage, or contamination. If the wiper arms are con-
The wiper blades, arms, and windshield glass should
taminated with any foreign material, clean them as
only be cleaned using a sponge or soft cloth and
required. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIP-
windshield washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-
ERS/WASHERS - CLEANING). If a wiper arm is
abrasive cleaner. If the wiper blades continue to
damaged or corrosion is evident, replace the wiper
leave streaks, smears, hazing, or beading on the
arm with a new unit. Do not attempt to repair a
glass after thorough cleaning of the squeegees and
wiper arm that is damaged or corroded.
the glass, the entire wiper blade assembly must be
(2) Carefully lift the wiper blade off of the glass.
replaced.
Note the action of the wiper arm hinge. The wiper
CAUTION: Protect the rubber squeegees of the arm should pivot freely at the hinge, but with no lat-
wiper blades from any petroleum-based cleaners, eral looseness evident. If there is any binding evident
solvents, or contaminants. These products can rap- in the wiper arm hinge, or there is evident lateral
idly deteriorate the rubber squeegees. play in the wiper arm hinge, replace the wiper arm.
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FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
CAUTION: Do not allow the wiper arm to spring
back against the glass without the wiper blade in
place or the glass may be damaged.

(3) Once proper hinge action of the wiper arm is

confirmed, check the hinge for proper spring tension.
Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm. Either
place a small postal scale between the blade end of
the wiper arm and the glass, or carefully lift the
blade end of the arm away from the glass using a
small fish scale. Compare the scale readings between
the right and left wiper arms. Replace a wiper arm if
it has comparatively lower spring tension, as evi-
denced by a lower scale reading.
(4) Inspect the wiper blades and squeegees for any
indications of damage, contamination, or rubber dete-
rioration (Fig. 2). If the wiper blades or squeegees
are contaminated with any foreign material, clean
them and the glass as required. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING).
After cleaning the wiper blade and the glass, if the
wiper blade still fails to clear the glass without
smearing, streaking, chattering, hazing, or beading,
replace the wiper blade. Also, if a wiper blade is
damaged or the squeegee rubber is damaged or dete-
riorated, replace the wiper blade with a new unit. Do Fig. 2 Wiper Blade Inspection
not attempt to repair a wiper blade that is damaged. 1 - WORN OR UNEVEN EDGES
2 - ROAD FILM OR FOREIGN MATERIAL DEPOSITS
3 - HARD, BRITTLE, OR CRACKED
WASHER SYSTEM 4 - DEFORMED OR FATIGUED
The washer system components should be 5 - SPLIT
6 - DAMAGED SUPPORT COMPONENTS
inspected periodically, not just when washer perfor-
mance problems are experienced. This inspection
should include the following points: FRONT CHECK VALVE
(1) Check for ice or other foreign material in the
washer reservoir. If contaminated, clean and flush DESCRIPTION
the washer system. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING).
(2) Inspect the washer plumbing for pinched, leak-
ing, deteriorated, or incorrectly routed hoses and
damaged or disconnected hose fittings. Replace dam-
aged or deteriorated hoses and hose fittings. Leaking
washer hoses can sometimes be repaired by cutting
the hose at the leak and splicing it back together
using an in-line connector fitting. Similarly, sections
of deteriorated hose can be cut out and replaced by
splicing in new sections of hose using in-line connec-
tor fittings. Whenever routing a washer hose or a
wire harness containing a washer hose, it must be
routed away from hot, sharp, or moving parts. Also,
sharp bends that might pinch the washer hose must
be avoided.
Fig. 3 Front Check Valve
1 - INLET NIPPLE
2 - FRONT CHECK VALVE
3 - OUTLET NIPPLE (2)
4 - FLOW DIRECTION ARROW
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FRONT CHECK VALVE (Continued)
A single front washer system check valve is stan-
dard equipment on this model, and is installed in the
front washer system plumbing (Fig. 3). The front
check valve is integral to the front washer nozzle
plumbing wye fitting located in the cowl plenum area
beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille panel near the
base of the windshield. The check valve consists of a
molded plastic body with a raised arrowhead molded
into its center section that indicates the direction of
the flow through the valve, and three barbed hose
nipples formed in a wye configuration on the outside
circumference of the center section of the valve body.
The front check valve cannot be adjusted or repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.

OPERATION
The front check valve provides more than one func- Fig. 4 Front Check Valve
tion in this application. It serves as a wye connector 1 - SPRING
fitting between the cowl grille panel and washer noz- 2 - PISTON
zle sections of the front washer supply hose. It pre- 3 - DIAPHRAGM
4 - TO WASHER NOZZLE
vents washer fluid from draining out of the front 5 - FROM WASHER PUMP
washer supply hoses back to the washer reservoir.
This drain-back would result in a lengthy delay when (3) Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
the front washer switch is actuated until washer from over the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EX-
fluid was dispensed through the front washer noz- TERIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL).
zles, because the washer pump would have to refill (4) From the underside of the cowl plenum cover/
the front washer plumbing from the reservoir to the grille panel, disconnect the cowl plenum and washer
nozzles. Such a drain-back condition could also result nozzle hoses from the three barbed nipples of the
in water, dirt, or other outside contaminants being front check valve (Fig. 5).
siphoned into the washer system through the washer
nozzle orifice. This water could subsequently freeze
and plug the nozzle, while other contaminants could
interfere with proper nozzle operation and cause
improper nozzle spray patterns. In addition, the
check valve prevents washer fluid from siphoning
through the washer nozzles after the washer system
is turned Off.
When the washer pump pressurizes and pumps
washer fluid from the reservoir through the washer
plumbing, the fluid pressure unseats a diaphragm
from over a sump well within the valve by overriding
the spring pressure applied to it by a piston (Fig. 4).
With the diaphragm unseated, washer fluid is
allowed to flow toward the two washer nozzles. When
the washer pump stops operating, the spring pres-
sure on the piston seats the diaphragm over the
sump well in the valve and fluid flow in either direc- Fig. 5 Front Check Valve Remove/Install
tion within the washer plumbing is prevented. The 1 - WASHER NOZZLE HOSE (RIGHT)
2 - FRONT CHECK VALVE
check valve cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if 3 - COWL PLENUM WASHER HOSE
faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. 4 - ROUTING CLIP
5 - COWL GRILLE COVER (UNDERSIDE)
6 - WASHER NOZZLE HOSE (LEFT)
REMOVAL
(1) Unlatch and open the hood. (5) Remove the front check valve from the under-
(2) Remove both front wiper arms from the wiper side of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel.
pivots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASH-
ERS - FRONT/FRONT WIPER ARM - REMOVAL).
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FRONT CHECK VALVE (Continued)

INSTALLATION molded into the reservoir forward of the washer

(1) Position the front check valve to the underside pump and along the reservoir filler neck into the
of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel (Fig. 5). Be cer- engine compartment (Fig. 6). Within the engine com-
tain that the flow direction arrow molded into the partment, the front washer hose is routed side by
front check valve body is oriented towards the front side with the engine compartment rear washer hose
washer nozzles. along the top of the right front fender wheel house to
(2) From the underside of the cowl plenum cover/ the dash panel. Molded plastic routing clips secure
grille panel, reconnect the cowl plenum and washer the hoses to the headlamp and dash wire harness in
nozzle hoses to the three barbed nipples of the front the engine compartment (Fig. 7).
check valve.
(3) Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
over the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(4) Reinstall both front wiper arms onto the wiper
pivots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/
WASHERS/FRONT WIPER ARM - INSTALLATION).
(5) Close and latch the hood.

FRONT WASHER HOSES/

TUBES
DESCRIPTION

Fig. 7 Engine Compartment Washer Hose

1 - RESERVOIR FILLER CAP
2 - ROUTING CLIP (3)
3 - ROUTING CLIP (1)
4 - FRONT WASHER HOSE
5 - IN-LINE HOSE FITTING
6 - PLENUM PANEL GROMMET
7 - DASH PANEL GROMMET
8 - REAR WASHER HEADLINER HOSE

The front washer hose is connected in the engine

compartment to the barbed nipple of a molded plastic
in-line fitting installed through a rubber grommet in
a hole in the right side of the dash plenum panel.
The barbed nipple of the in-line fitting protrudes
through the other side of the rubber grommet into
the cowl plenum area, where the cowl plenum
washer hose joins the front washer hose to the front
check valve/wye fitting. The cowl plenum washer
hose is routed through integral routing clips on the
underside of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel to the
molded plastic wye fitting. The cowl plenum washer
Fig. 6 Reservoir Washer Hose hose is connected to one nipple on the wye fitting and
the two washer nozzle hoses are connected to the
1 - WASHER RESERVOIR
2 - RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HOUSE other two wye fitting nipples. The washer nozzle
3 - WASHER PUMP hoses are then routed along the underside of the cowl
4 - FRONT WASHER HOSE plenum cover/grille panel to the two front washer
5 - RESERVOIR REAR WASHER HOSE
6 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH nozzles.
Washer hose is available for service only as roll
The front washer plumbing consists of a small stock, which must then be cut to length. The molded
diameter rubber hose that is routed from the barbed plastic washer hose fittings cannot be repaired. If
outlet nipple of the reversible electric washer pump/ these fittings are faulty or damaged, they must be
motor unit on the washer reservoir through a trough replaced.
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FRONT WASHER HOSES/TUBES (Continued)

OPERATION fluid is fed to each nozzle from the washer reservoir

Washer fluid in the washer reservoir is pressurized by the washer pump/motor unit through a single
and fed by the washer pump/motor through the front hose, which is attached to a barbed nipple on each
washer system plumbing and fittings to the two front front washer nozzle below the cowl plenum cover/
washer nozzles. Whenever routing the washer hose grille panel. A fluidic matrix within the washer noz-
or a wire harness containing a washer hose, it must zle causes the pressurized washer fluid to be emitted
be routed away from hot, sharp, or moving parts; from the nozzle orifice as an oscillating stream to
and, sharp bends that might pinch the hose must be more effectively cover a larger area of the glass to be
avoided. cleaned.

REMOVAL
FRONT WASHER NOZZLE (1) Unlatch and open the hood.
(2) Remove both front wiper arms from the wiper
DESCRIPTION pivots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/
WASHERS/FRONT WIPER ARM - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
from over the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EX-
TERIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL).
(4) From the underside of the cowl plenum cover/
grille panel, disconnect the washer nozzle hose from
the barbed nipple of the front washer nozzle (Fig. 9).
(5) From the underside of the cowl plenum cover/

Fig. 8 Front Washer Nozzle

1 - NIPPLE
2 - ANTI-ROTATION TAB
3 - FRONT WASHER NOZZLE
4 - ORIFICE
5 - LATCH (2)

The two front washer nozzles have integral snap

features and an anti-rotation tab that secure them in
dedicated holes in the cowl plenum cover/grille panel Fig. 9 Front Washer Nozzle Remove/Install
located near the base of the windshield (Fig. 8). The 1 - COWL GRILLE COVER (UNDERSIDE)
domed upper surface of the washer nozzle is visible 2 - FRONT WASHER NOZZLE
3 - WASHER NOZZLE HOSE
on the top of the plenum cover/grille panel, and the
nozzle orifice is oriented towards the windshield grille panel, release the integral snap features of the
glass. The washer plumbing fittings for the washer front washer nozzle and push the nozzle out through
nozzles are concealed beneath the cowl plenum cover/ the mounting hole toward the top side of the cowl
grille panel. These fluidic washer nozzles are con- plenum cover/grille panel.
structed of molded plastic. The cowl plenum cover/ (6) Remove the front washer nozzle from the top of
grille panel must be removed from the vehicle to the cowl plenum cover/grille panel.
access the nozzles for service. The washer nozzles
cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty or damaged,
INSTALLATION
they must be replaced.
(1) From the top of the cowl plenum cover/grille
panel, position the nipple end of the front washer
OPERATION nozzle through the mounting hole and engage the
The two front washer nozzles are designed to dis- anti-rotation tab of the nipple into the anti-rotation
pense washer fluid into the wiper pattern area on the notch in the mounting hole.
outside of the windshield glass. Pressurized washer
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FRONT WASHER NOZZLE (Continued)
(2) Push firmly and evenly on the top of the front The wide end of a tapered, stamped steel channel
washer nozzle until the integral snap features lock hinges on and is secured with a hinge pin to the
into place on the underside of the cowl plenum cover/ blade end of the wiper arm pivot end. One end of a
grille panel. long, rigid, stamped steel strap, with a small hole
(3) From the underside of the cowl grille cover, near its pivot end, is riveted and crimped within the
reconnect the washer hose to the barbed nipple of the narrow end of the stamped steel channel. The tip of
front washer nozzle (Fig. 9). the wiper blade end of this strap is bent back under
(4) Reinstall the washer hose for the front washer itself to form a small hook. Concealed within the
nozzle into its routing clips on the underside of the stamped steel channel, one end of a long spring is
cowl plenum cover/grille panel. engaged with a wire hook on the underside of the die
(5) Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel cast pivot end, while the other end of the spring is
over the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI- hooked through the small hole in the steel strap. The
OR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION). entire wiper arm has a satin black finish applied to
(6) Reinstall both front wiper arms onto the wiper all of its visible surfaces.
pivots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/ A wiper arm cannot be adjusted or repaired. If
WASHERS/FRONT WIPER ARM - INSTALLATION). damaged or faulty, the entire wiper arm unit must be
(7) Close and latch the hood. replaced.

OPERATION
FRONT WIPER ARM The front wiper arms are designed to mechanically
transmit the motion from the wiper pivots to the
DESCRIPTION wiper blades. The wiper arm must be properly
indexed to the wiper pivot in order to maintain the
proper wiper blade travel on the glass. The tapered
mounting hole in the wiper arm pivot end interlocks
with the serrations on the tapered outer circumfer-
ence of the wiper pivot shaft, allowing positive
engagement and finite adjustment of this connection.
The mounting nut locks the wiper arm to the
threaded stud of the wiper pivot shaft. The spring-
loaded wiper arm hinge controls the down-force
applied through the tip of the wiper arm to the wiper
blade on the glass. The hook formation on the tip of
the wiper arm provides a cradle for securing and
latching the wiper blade pivot block to the wiper
arm.

Fig. 10 Front Wiper Arm REMOVAL

1 - HOOK
(1) Lift the front wiper arm to its over-center posi-
2 - STRAP tion to hold the wiper blade off of the glass and
3 - CHANNEL relieve the spring tension on the wiper arm to wiper
4 - PIVOT END
5 - PIVOT HOLE
pivot shaft connection.
6 - HINGE PIN (2) Carefully pry the plastic nut cap off of the
7 - TENSION SPRING pivot end of the wiper arm (Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the nut that secures the wiper arm to
The front wiper arms are the rigid members the wiper pivot shaft.
located between the wiper pivots that protrude from (4) If necessary, use a suitable battery terminal
the cowl plenum cover/grille panel near the base of puller to disengage the wiper arm from the wiper
the windshield and the wiper blades on the wind- pivot shaft (Fig. 12).
shield glass (Fig. 10). These wiper arms feature an (5) Remove the front wiper arm pivot end from the
over-center hinge that allows easy access to the wiper pivot shaft.
windshield glass for cleaning. The wiper arm has a
die cast metal pivot end with a large tapered mount-
ing hole at one end. A molded black plastic cap fits
over the wiper arm retaining nut to conceal the nut
and this mounting hole following wiper arm installa-
tion.
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FRONT WIPER ARM (Continued)
position to be properly installed. Position the front
wiper arm pivot ends onto the wiper pivot shafts so
that the tip of the wiper blade is aligned with the
T-shaped wiper alignment lines located in the lower
edge of the windshield glass (Fig. 11).
(2) Once the wiper blade is aligned, lift the wiper
arm away from the windshield slightly to relieve the
spring tension on the pivot end and push the pivot
hole on the end of the wiper arm down firmly and
evenly over the wiper pivot shaft.
(3) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
wiper arm to the wiper pivot shaft. Tighten the nut
to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Wet the windshield glass, then operate the
front wipers. Turn the front wipers Off, then check
for the correct wiper arm position and readjust as
Fig. 11 Front Wiper Arm Remove/Install required.
1 - FRONT WIPER BLADE & ARM (2) (5) Reinstall the plastic nut cap onto the wiper
2 - CAP (2) arm pivot nut.
3 - NUT (2)
4 - PIVOT SHAFT (2)
5 - T-SHAPED ALIGNMENT MARK (2)
FRONT WIPER BLADE
DESCRIPTION

Fig. 12 Wiper Arm Puller - Typical

1 - WIPER ARM
2 - WIPER PIVOT SHAFT
3 - BATTERY TERMINAL PULLER Fig. 13 Front Wiper Blade
1 - SUPERSTRUCTURE
INSTALLATION 2 - ELEMENT
3 - PIVOT BLOCK
4 - RELEASE TAB
NOTE: Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park 5 - PIVOT PIN
position before attempting to install the front wiper 6 - CLAWS
arms. Turn the ignition switch to the On position 7 - FLEXOR
and move the control knob on the right (wiper) con-
trol stalk of the multi-function switch to its Off posi- Each front wiper blade is secured by an integral
tion. If the wiper pivots move, wait until they stop latching pivot block to the hook formation on the tip
moving, then turn the ignition switch back to the of the front wiper arms, and rests on the glass near
Off position. The wiper motor is now in its park the base of the windshield when the wipers are not
position. in operation (Fig. 13). The wiper blade consists of the
following components:
(1) The front wiper arms must be indexed to the • Superstructure - The superstructure includes
wiper pivot shafts with the wiper motor in the park several stamped steel bridges and links with claw
formations that grip the wiper blade element. Also
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FRONT WIPER BLADE (Continued)
included in this unit is the latching, molded plastic (2) To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm,
pivot block that secures the superstructure to the depress the pivot block latch release tab under the
wiper arm. On vehicles manufactured for certain tip of the arm and slide the blade away from the tip
markets where it is required, the driver side front towards the pivot end of the arm far enough to dis-
wiper blade has an additional molded black plastic engage the pivot block from the hook formation on
airfoil secured to the superstructure, which is ori- the end of the arm (Fig. 14).
ented toward the base of the windshield when the
front wipers are in their parked position. All of the
metal components of the wiper blade have a satin
black finish applied.
• Element - The wiper element or squeegee is the
resilient rubber member of the wiper blade that con-
tacts the glass.
• Flexor - The flexor is a rigid metal component
running along the length of each side of the wiper
element where it is gripped by the claws of the
superstructure.
All models have two 47.50 centimeter (18.70 inch)
long front wiper blades with non-replaceable rubber
elements (squeegees). The wiper blades cannot be
adjusted or repaired. If faulty, worn, or damaged the
entire wiper blade unit must be replaced.
Fig. 14 Front Wiper Blade Remove/Install
OPERATION
1 - SUPERSTRUCTURE
The wiper blades are moved back and forth across 2 - WIPER ARM
the glass by the wiper arms when the wipers are 3 - PIVOT BLOCK
being operated. The wiper blade superstructure is 4 - RELEASE TAB
5 - HOOK
the flexible frame that grips the wiper blade element 6 - ELEMENT
and evenly distributes the force of the spring-loaded
wiper arm along the length of the element. The com- (3) Extract the hook formation on the tip of the
bination of the wiper arm force and the flexibility of wiper arm through the opening in the wiper blade
the superstructure makes the element conform to superstructure just ahead of the wiper blade pivot
and maintain proper contact with the glass, even as block/latch unit.
the blade is moved over the varied curvature that
may be encountered across the glass surface. The CAUTION: Do not allow the wiper arm to spring
wiper element flexor provides the claws of the blade back against the glass without the wiper blade in
superstructure with a rigid, yet flexible component place or the glass may be damaged.
on the element which can be gripped. The rubber ele-
ment is designed to be stiff enough to maintain an (4) Gently lower the tip of the wiper arm onto the
even cleaning edge as it is drawn across the glass, glass.
yet resilient enough to conform to the glass surface
and flip from one cleaning edge to the other each INSTALLATION
time the wiper blade changes directions. The airfoil
used on the driver side wiper blade of vehicles man- NOTE: The notched end of the wiper element flexor
ufactured for certain markets is designed to reduce should always be oriented towards the end of the
the lifting effect caused by air moving over the vehi- wiper blade that is nearest to the wiper pivot.
cle at higher highway speeds.
(1) Lift the front wiper arm off of the windshield
glass, until the wiper arm hinge is in its over-center
REMOVAL position.
(2) Position the front wiper blade near the hook
NOTE: The notched end of the wiper element flexor
formation on the tip of the arm with the notched end
should always be oriented towards the end of the
of the wiper element flexor oriented towards the end
wiper blade that is nearest to the wiper pivot.
of the wiper arm that is nearest to the wiper pivot.
(1) Lift the front wiper arm to raise the wiper (3) Insert the hook formation on the tip of the
blade and element off of the glass, until the wiper wiper arm through the opening in the wiper blade
arm hinge is in its over-center position. superstructure ahead of the wiper blade pivot block/
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FRONT WIPER BLADE (Continued)
latch unit far enough to engage the pivot block into mounting plate for the wiper motor is secured with
the hook (Fig. 14). welds near the center of the main member. A short
(4) Slide the wiper blade pivot block/latch up into stamped steel tab that extends laterally from one
the hook formation on the tip of the wiper arm until side of the mounting plate provides a mounting loca-
the latch release tab snaps into its locked position. tion for the wiper motor pigtail wire connector.
Latch engagement will be accompanied by an audible • Crank Arm - The front wiper motor crank arm
click. is a stamped steel unit with a slotted hole on the
(5) Gently lower the wiper blade onto the glass. driven end that is secured to the wiper motor output
shaft with a nut, and has a ball stud secured to the
drive end.
FRONT WIPER MODULE • Linkage - Two stamped steel drive links con-
nect the wiper motor crank arm to the wiper pivot
DESCRIPTION lever arms. The right side drive link has a plastic
socket-type bushing on each end. The left side drive
link has a plastic socket-type bushing on one end,
and a plastic sleeve-type bushing on the other end.
The socket-type bushing on one end of each drive
link is snap-fit over the ball stud on the lever arm of
its respective pivot. The left side drive link sleeve-
type bushing end is then fit over the motor crank
arm ball stud, and the other socket-type bushing of
the right side drive link is snap-fit over the exposed
end of the wiper motor crank arm ball stud.
• Motor - The front wiper motor is secured with
three screws to the motor mounting plate near the
center of the wiper module bracket. The wiper motor
output shaft passes through a hole in the module
bracket, where a nut secures the wiper motor crank
arm to the motor output shaft. The two-speed perma-
Fig. 15 Front Wiper Module nent magnet wiper motor features an integral trans-
mission, an internal park switch, and an internal
1 - PIVOT BRACKET (2)
2 - MOTOR COVER automatic resetting circuit breaker. A molded plastic
3 - MOTOR BRACKET shield covers the top of the motor.
4 - LINKAGE BUSHING (4) • Pivots - The two front wiper pivots are secured
5 - DRIVE LINK (2)
6 - PIVOT SHAFT (2) within the die cast pivot brackets on the outboard
7 - INSULATOR (4) ends of the wiper module main member. The lever
8 - PIVOT CRANK ARM (2) arms that extend from the center of the pivot shafts
9 - MOTOR CRANK ARM
10 - PIGTAIL WIRE CONNECTOR each have a ball stud on their end. The upper end of
each pivot shaft where the wiper arms will be fas-
The front wiper module bracket is secured with tened each is tapered and serrated with a threaded
two nuts below the wiper motor through rubber insu- stud formation at the tip. The lower ends of the pivot
lators to two weld studs on the bottom of the cowl shafts are installed through lubricated bushings in
plenum panel beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille the pivot brackets and are secured with snap rings.
panel (Fig. 15). Two screws secure the top of the The front wiper module cannot be adjusted or
module bracket to the cowl plenum panel through repaired. If any component of the module is faulty or
rubber insulators located on the outboard end of each damaged, the entire front wiper module unit must be
pivot bracket. The ends of the wiper pivot shafts that replaced.
protrude through dedicated openings in the cowl ple-
num cover/grille panel to drive the wiper arms and OPERATION
blades are the only visible components of the front The front wiper module operation is controlled by
wiper module. The front wiper module consists of the the battery current inputs received by the wiper
following major components: motor from the wiper on/off and wiper high/low
• Bracket - The front wiper module bracket con- relays. The wiper motor speed is controlled by cur-
sists of a long tubular steel main member that has a rent flow to either the low speed or the high speed
die cast pivot bracket formation near each end where set of brushes. The park switch is a single pole, sin-
the two wiper pivots are secured. A stamped steel gle throw, momentary switch within the wiper motor
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FRONT WIPER MODULE (Continued)
that is mechanically actuated by the wiper motor (8) Lift the front wiper module up from the cowl
transmission components. The park switch alter- plenum panel far enough to disengage the two lower
nately closes the wiper park switch sense circuit to insulators from the weld studs on the bottom of the
ground or to battery current, depending upon the plenum panel.
position of the wipers on the glass. This feature (9) Remove the front wiper module from the cowl
allows the motor to complete its current wipe cycle plenum panel as a unit.
after the wiper system has been turned Off, and to
park the wiper blades in the lowest portion of the INSTALLATION
wipe pattern. The automatic resetting circuit breaker (1) Position the front wiper module to the cowl ple-
protects the motor from overloads. The wiper motor num as a unit (Fig. 16).
crank arm, the two wiper linkage members, and the (2) Lower the front wiper module lower mounting
two wiper pivots mechanically convert the rotary out- insulators over the two weld studs on the bottom of
put of the wiper motor to the back and forth wiping the cowl plenum panel.
motion of the wiper arms and blades on the glass. (3) Install the two screws that secure the front
wiper module to the top of the cowl plenum panel at
REMOVAL the pivot brackets. Tighten the screw on the driver
(1) Unlatch and open the hood. side, followed by the screw on the passenger side.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative Tighten the screws to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.).
cable. (4) Install and tighten the two nuts that secure
(3) Remove both front wiper arms from the wiper the front wiper module to the two weld studs on the
pivots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASH- bottom of the cowl plenum panel. Tighten the nuts to
ERS - FRONT/FRONT WIPER ARM - REMOVAL). 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.).
(4) Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel (5) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
from over the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EX- connector for the front wiper motor to the motor pig-
TERIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL). tail wire connector.
(5) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har- (6) Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
ness connector for the front wiper motor from the over the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
motor pigtail wire connector (Fig. 16). OR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(7) Close and latch the hood.
(8) Reinstall both front wiper arms onto the wiper
pivots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/
WASHERS/FRONT WIPER ARM - INSTALLATION).
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

FRONT WIPER/WASHER
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The front wiper and washer switches are integral
to the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH -
DESCRIPTION).
Fig. 16 Front Wiper Module Remove/Install
1 - NUT (2) OPERATION
2 - SCREW (2) The front wiper and washer switches are integral
3 - FRONT WIPER MODULE
4 - STUD (2) to the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
5 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH -
(6) Remove the two screws that secure the front OPERATION).
wiper module to the top of the cowl plenum panel at
the pivot brackets.
(7) Remove the two nuts that secure the front
wiper module to the two weld studs on the bottom of
the cowl plenum panel.
KJ FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 17

WASHER FLUID LEVEL OPERATION

The washer fluid level switch uses a pivoting,
SWITCH oblong float to monitor the level of the washer fluid
in the washer reservoir. The float contains a small
DESCRIPTION magnet. When the float pivots, the proximity of this
magnet to a stationary reed switch within the nipple
formation of the switch changes. When the fluid level
in the washer reservoir is at or above the float level,
the float moves to a vertical position, the influence of
the float magnetic field is removed from the reed
switch, and the normally open reed switch contacts
open. When the fluid level in the washer reservoir
falls below the level of the pivoting float, the float
moves to a horizontal position, the influence of the
float magnetic field is applied to the reed switch, and
the contacts of the normally open reed switch close.
The washer fluid level switch is connected to the
vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take
out and connector of the headlamp and dash wire
harness. The switch is connected in series between
ground and the washer fluid switch sense input to
the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC).
The switch receives a path to ground at all times
through another take out of the headlamp and dash
Fig. 17 Washer Fluid Level Switch wire harness with a single eyelet terminal connector
1 - MOUNTING FLANGE that is secured under a ground screw near the front
2 - BARBED NIPPLE of the left front fender inner shield in the engine
3 - FLOAT compartment. When the switch closes, the EMIC
4 - RESERVOIR
5 - GROMMET SEAL senses the ground on the washer fluid switch sense
6 - PIVOT circuit. The EMIC is programmed to respond to this
7 - MAGNET input by illuminating the washer fluid indicator and
8 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
by sounding an audible chime tone warning.
The washer fluid level switch is a single pole, sin- The washer fluid level switch input to the EMIC
gle throw reed-type switch mounted at the rear of may be diagnosed using conventional diagnostic tools
the sump area near the bottom of the washer reser- and methods. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRU-
voir (Fig. 17). Only the molded plastic switch mount- MENT CLUSTER/WASHER FLUID INDICATOR -
ing flange and the integral connector receptacle are DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
visible when the switch is installed in the reservoir.
A short nipple formation extends from the inner sur- REMOVAL
face of the switch mounting flange, and a barb on the The washer fluid level switch can be removed from
nipple near the switch mounting flange is pressed the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir
through a rubber grommet seal installed in the from the vehicle.
mounting hole of the reservoir. A small, molded plas- (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
tic float has two pivot pins near its center that are cable.
snapped into two receptacles near the ends of two (2) Raise and support the vehicle.
stanchions that extend toward the float from the (3) Remove the splash shield from the right front
switch nipple formation. A small magnet is secured fender wheel house. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
within the end of the float nearest the switch nipple FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
formation, and a reed switch is concealed within the REMOVAL).
nipple. A diagnostic resistor is connected between the (4) Disconnect the front or rear washer hose from
two switch terminals within the switch mounting one of the barbed outlet nipples of the washer pump/
flange. The washer fluid level switch cannot be motor unit and allow the washer fluid to drain into a
adjusted or repaired. If faulty or damaged, the switch clean container for reuse.
must be replaced. (5) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer fluid level switch from
the switch connector receptacle (Fig. 18).
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WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH (Continued)
washer fluid level switch should be pointed down-
ward.
(3) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on the washer fluid level switch mounting flange
until the barbed nipple is fully seated in the rubber
grommet seal in the washer reservoir mounting hole.
(4) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the washer fluid level switch to the
switch connector receptacle (Fig. 18).
(5) Reconnect the removed washer hose to the
barbed outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor unit.
(6) Reinstall the splash shield into the right front
fender wheel house. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
INSTALLATION).
(7) Lower the vehicle.
(8) Refill the washer reservoir with the washer
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
procedure.
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

Fig. 18 Washer Fluid Level Switch Remove/Install WASHER PUMP/MOTOR

1 - WASHER RESERVOIR
2 - WIRE HARNESS DESCRIPTION
3 - WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
4 - FRONT WASHER HOSE
5 - REAR WASHER HOSE
6 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH

NOTE: The pivoting float of the washer fluid level

switch must be in a horizontal position within the
reservoir in order to be removed. With the reservoir
empty and in an upright position, the pivoting float
will orient itself to the horizontal position when the
switch connector receptacle is pointed straight
downwards.

(6) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide

flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed nipple of the
washer fluid level switch out of the rubber grommet
seal on the back of the reservoir sump. Care must be
taken not to damage the reservoir.
(7) Remove the washer fluid level switch from the
washer reservoir.
(8) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the
washer fluid level switch mounting hole in the
washer reservoir and discard.

INSTALLATION Fig. 19 Washer Pump/Motor

(1) Install a new rubber grommet seal into the 1 - SNAP POST
2 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
washer fluid level switch mounting hole in the 3 - MOTOR
washer reservoir. Always use a new rubber grommet 4 - PUMP
seal on the reservoir. 5 - FRONT WASHER OUTLET NIPPLE
6 - VALVE BODY
(2) Insert the float of the washer fluid level switch 7 - REAR WASHER OUTLET NIPPLE
through the rubber grommet seal and into the 8 - INLET NIPPLE
washer reservoir. The connector receptacle of the 9 - FILTER SCREEN
KJ FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 19
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR (Continued)
The washer pump/motor unit (Fig. 19) is located on phragm in this valve body controls which washer sys-
the outboard side of the washer reservoir, on the out- tem plumbing receives the washer fluid being
board side of the right front frame rail behind the pressurized by the pump. When the pump is not
right front wheel house splash shield. A small perma- operating the diaphragm is biased to close all washer
nently lubricated and sealed reversible electric motor fluid flow in the rear washer system and, in this way
is coupled to the rotor-type washer pump. The use of it also performs the function of the rear washer sys-
an integral valve body allows the washer pump/motor tem check valve.
unit to provide washer fluid to either the front or the When the pump impeller rotates in the counter-
rear washer systems, depending upon the direction of clockwise direction (viewed from the bottom), the
the motor/pump impeller rotation. A seal flange with biased diaphragm is sealing off the rear washer sys-
a barbed inlet nipple on the pump housing passes tem outlet and nipple so the pressurized washer fluid
through a rubber grommet seal installed in a dedi- is pushed out through the pump front outlet port and
cated mounting hole of the washer reservoir. When the front washer outlet nipple. When the pump
the pump is installed in the reservoir the front impeller rotates in the clockwise direction (viewed
barbed outlet nipple on the pump valve body housing from the bottom), pressurized washer fluid is pushed
connects the unit to the front washer hose and the out through the pump rear outlet port and moves the
rear barbed outlet nipple connects the unit to the diaphragm to open the rear washer outlet nipple and
rear washer hose. The letters “F” and “R” molded seal off the front washer outlet nipple, then the pres-
into the valve body housing adjacent to each nipple surized washer fluid is pushed out through the rear
provide further clarification of the nipple assign- washer outlet nipple.
ments.
The washer pump/motor unit is retained on the
reservoir by the interference fit between the barbed
pump inlet nipple and the grommet seal, which is a
light press fit. The top of the washer pump is also
secured to the washer reservoir by the use of a snap
post on the motor and a snap post receptacle molded
into the reservoir that allows for mounting of the
washer pump without the use of fasteners. An inte-
gral connector receptacle on the top of the motor
housing connects the unit to the vehicle electrical
system through a dedicated take out and connector of
the headlamp and dash wire harness. The washer
pump/motor unit cannot be repaired. If faulty or Fig. 20 Washer Pump Fluid Flow
damaged, the entire washer pump/motor unit must
1 - IMPELLER ROTATION (VIEWED FROM BOTTOM)
be replaced. 2 - PUMP OUTPUT
3 - REAR WASHER OUTLET NIPPLE
OPERATION 4
5
-
-
DIAPHRAGM
FRONT WASHER OUTLET NIPPLE
The washer pump/motor unit features a reversible
electric motor. The direction of the motor is con- The washer pump/motor unit may be diagnosed
trolled by hard wired outputs from the momentary using conventional diagnostic tools and methods.
front and rear washer switch circuitry contained
within the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi- REMOVAL
function switch. When battery current and ground (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
are applied to the two pump motor terminals, the cable.
motor rotates in one direction. When the polarity of (2) Raise and support the vehicle.
these connections is reversed, the motor rotates in (3) Remove the right front wheel and tire from the
the opposite direction. When the pump motor is ener- vehicle.
gized, the rotor-type pump pressurizes the washer (4) Remove the four plastic blind rivets that secure
fluid and forces it through one of the two pump out- the forward end of the front wheel opening flare
let nipples, and into the front or rear washer plumb- molding to the front wheelhouse splash shield, the
ing. front fascia, and the front air dam. Then separate
Washer fluid is gravity-fed from the washer reser- the two lower clips that secure the forward end of the
voir to the inlet port of the washer pump housing. An flare molding to the front fascia and front fender.
integral valve body is located in a housing on the (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEEL
outlet port side of the pump housing (Fig. 20). A dia- OPENING FLARE MOLDING - REMOVAL).
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WASHER PUMP/MOTOR (Continued)
(5) Remove the plastic push-in fastener that
secures the front wheelhouse splash shield to the
inner fender panel just above and behind the washer
reservoir. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL).
(6) Pull the forward end of the front wheelhouse
splash shield away from the inner fender panel far
enough to access the washer reservoir and pump for
service.
(7) Place a clean container on the floor beneath the
washer pump/motor location to catch any washer
fluid that is spilled during the following procedure
for possible reuse.
(8) Disconnect the two washer hoses from the two
washer pump/motor unit outlet nipples and allow the
washer fluid to drain from the reservoir (Fig. 21).
Fig. 22 Washer Pump/Motor Remove/Install
1 - WASHER RESERVOIR
2 - SNAP POST
3 - INLET NIPPLE
4 - GROMMET SEAL
5 - WASHER PUMP/MOTOR

the barbed pump inlet nipple from the rubber grom-

met seal in the reservoir.
(12) Remove the rubber grommet seal for the
washer pump from the pump mounting hole in the
washer reservoir and discard.

INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new rubber grommet seal into the
washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir.
Always use a new rubber grommet seal on the reser-
voir.
(2) Position the barbed inlet nipple of the washer
pump to the rubber grommet seal in the washer res-
ervoir (Fig. 22).
(3) Using hand pressure, press on the washer
pump/motor unit firmly and evenly until the barbed
Fig. 21 Washer Pump/Motor Connections inlet nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet
seal in the washer reservoir mounting hole.
1 - WASHER RESERVOIR
2 - WIRE HARNESS (4) Align the snap post on the top of the washer
3 - WASHER PUMP/MOTOR pump/motor housing with the snap post receptacle in
4 - FRONT WASHER HOSE the washer reservoir.
5 - REAR WASHER HOSE
6 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH (5) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on the top of washer pump/motor unit until the snap
(9) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har- post snaps into the washer reservoir receptacle.
ness connector from the washer pump/motor unit (6) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector receptacle on the top of the motor housing. connector for the washer pump/motor unit to the con-
(10) Firmly grasp the top of the washer pump/mo- nector receptacle on the top of the motor housing
tor housing and pull it lightly outward from the (Fig. 21).
washer reservoir far enough to disengage the snap (7) Reconnect the front and rear washer hoses to
post on the top of the motor from the receptacle in the two barbed pump outlet nipples. Be certain that
the reservoir (Fig. 22). the hose in the trough on the reservoir located
(11) Pull the washer pump/motor unit straight out behind the pump is connected to the rear nipple, and
from the washer reservoir far enough to disengage the hose in the trough in front of the pump is con-
nected to the front nipple.
KJ FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 21
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR (Continued)
(8) Reposition the forward end of the front wheel- component of the washer reservoir is the filler neck
house splash shield to the inner fender panel. and cap unit, which extends through a hole in the
(9) Reinstall the plastic push-in fastener that right front wheel house extension panel into the
secures the front wheelhouse splash shield to the engine compartment. A bright yellow plastic filler cap
inner fender panel just above and behind the washer with an integral bail strap and filler neck mounting
reservoir. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT bracket is labeled with an International Control and
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD - INSTALLA- Display Symbol icon for “Windshield Washer.” The
TION). cap snaps over the open end of the filler neck.
(10) Engage the two lower clips that secure the There is a dedicated hole on the outboard side of
forward end of the front wheel opening flare molding the reservoir provided for the mounting of the
to the front fascia and front fender. Then install four washer pump/motor unit, and another dedicated hole
new plastic blind rivets to secure the forward end of on the rear of the reservoir for the washer fluid level
the flare molding to the front wheelhouse splash switch. A snap post receptacle molded into the reser-
shield, the front fascia, and the front air dam. (Refer voir allows for mounting of the washer pump without
to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEEL OPEN- the use of fasteners. The reservoir also features inte-
ING FLARE MOLDING - INSTALLATION). gral hose routing troughs on its outboard side and
(11) Reinstall the right front wheel and tire onto integral routing clips along its top. The washer res-
the vehicle. ervoir is secured to the outboard side of the right
(12) Lower the vehicle. front frame rail by two screws and an integral
(13) Reconnect the battery negative cable. molded tab that engages in a slot in the right front
(14) Refill the washer reservoir with clean washer frame rail. A blind rivet secures the reservoir filler
fluid. neck bracket to the upper radiator crossmember in
the front of the engine compartment. The right front
fender wheel house splash shield must be removed to
WASHER RESERVOIR access the washer reservoir for service.
The washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if
DESCRIPTION faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. The washer
reservoir, the grommet seals for the washer pump/
motor unit and the washer fluid level switch, and the
filler cap are each available for individual service
replacement.

OPERATION
The washer fluid reservoir provides a secure,
on-vehicle storage location for a large reserve of
washer fluid for operation of the front and rear
washer systems. The washer reservoir filler neck pro-
vides a clearly marked and readily accessible point
from which to add washer fluid to the reservoir. The
washer/pump motor unit is located in a sump area
near the front of the reservoir to be certain that
washer fluid will be available to the pump as the
fluid level in the reservoir becomes depleted. The
Fig. 23 Washer Reservoir washer pump/motor unit is mounted in the lowest
position in the sump. The washer fluid level switch is
1 - CAP
2 - RESERVOIR mounted just above the sump area of the reservoir so
3- SNAP POST RECEPTACLE that there will be adequate warning to the vehicle
4 - FRONT HOSE TROUGH operator that the washer fluid level is low, before the
5 - WASHER PUMP HOLE
6 - REAR HOSE TROUGH washer system will no longer operate.
7 - HOOK
REMOVAL
A single washer fluid reservoir is used for both the (1) Turn the front wheels full lock to the right.
front and rear washer systems (Fig. 23). The molded (2) Unlatch and open the hood.
plastic washer fluid reservoir is mounted on the out- (3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
board side of the right front frame rail in front of the cable.
right front wheel, where it is concealed by the right
front wheel house splash shield. The only visible
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WASHER RESERVOIR (Continued)
(4) Remove the air cleaner housing from the top of
the right front fender wheel house. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER
ELEMENT - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove the blind rivet that secures the washer
reservoir filler neck support bracket to the upper
radiator crossmember (Fig. 24).

Fig. 25 Washer Reservoir Remove/Install

Fig. 24 Washer Reservoir Cap Remove/Install 1 - FRONT WHEEL HOUSE INNER PANEL
2 - WASHER RESERVOIR
1 - BLIND RIVET (1) 3 - WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
2 - CAP 4 - SCREW (2)
3 - UPPER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER 5 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR (2)
6 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
(6) Raise and support the vehicle. 7 - MOUNTING TAB
8 - SLOT
(7) Remove the splash shield from the right front
fender wheel house. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/ (15) Disengage the mounting tab at the back of the
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL). washer reservoir from the slot in the right front
(8) Place a clean container on the floor beneath the frame rail.
washer pump/motor location to catch any washer (16) Lower the washer reservoir far enough for the
fluid that is spilled during the following procedure. filler neck to be removed from the clearance hole in
(9) Disconnect the front and rear washer hoses the right front fender wheel house panel extension.
from the washer pump/motor unit outlet nipples and (17) Remove the washer reservoir from the right
allow the washer fluid to drain into the container for front fender wheel house.
reuse (Fig. 25).
(10) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har- INSTALLATION
ness connector for the washer pump/motor unit from
(1) Position the washer reservoir into the right
the connector receptacle on the top of the motor
front fender wheel house.
housing.
(2) Insert the washer reservoir filler neck through
(11) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
the clearance hole in the right front fender wheel
ness connector for the washer fluid level switch from
house panel extension (Fig. 25).
the connector receptacle on the bottom of the switch.
(3) Raise the washer reservoir far enough to
(12) Disengage the front and rear washer hoses
engage the mounting tab at the back of the reservoir
from the integral washer reservoir troughs and rout-
into the slot in the right front frame rail.
ing clips.
(4) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
(13) Using a long extension with a swivel socket
rear of the washer reservoir to the right front frame
and pulling forward on the front bumper fascia,
rail. Tighten the screw to 7 N·m (65 in. lbs.).
remove the screw that secures the washer reservoir
(5) Using a long extension with a swivel socket
to the right front frame rail.
and pulling forward on the front bumper fascia,
(14) Remove the screw that secures the rear of the
install and tighten the screw that secures the washer
washer reservoir to the right front frame rail.
reservoir to the right front frame rail. Tighten the
screw to 7 N·m (65 in. lbs.).
KJ FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 23
WASHER RESERVOIR (Continued)
(6) Engage the front and rear washer hoses into
the integral washer reservoir troughs and routing
clips. Be certain that the rear washer hose is routed
rearward of the washer pump/motor unit, and the
front washer hose is routed forward of the washer
pump/motor unit. The rear washer hose can be iden-
tified by an in-line hose connector that joins the res-
ervoir hose to the engine compartment hose located
near the top of main body of the reservoir.
(7) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the washer fluid level switch to the con-
nector receptacle on the bottom of the switch.
(8) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the washer pump/motor unit to the con-
nector receptacle on the top of the motor housing.
(9) Reconnect the front and rear washer hoses to
the washer pump/motor unit outlet nipples. Be cer- Fig. 26 ISO Micro Relay
tain that the rear washer hose in the trough rear- 30 - COMMON FEED
ward of the washer pump/motor unit is connected to 85 - COIL GROUND
the rear nipple, and the hose in the trough forward 86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
of the washer pump/motor unit is connected to the 87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
front nipple.
(10) Reinstall the splash shield into the right front male spade-type terminals that extend from the bot-
fender wheel house. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/ tom of the relay base.
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD - INSTALLA- The wiper high/low relay cannot be adjusted or
TION). repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the unit must be
(11) Lower the vehicle. replaced.
(12) Install a new blind rivet to secure the washer
reservoir filler neck support bracket to the upper OPERATION
radiator crossmember (Fig. 24). Tighten the screw to The wiper high/low relay is an electromechanical
7 N·m (65 in. lbs.). switch that uses a low current input from the Body
(13) Reinstall the air cleaner housing onto the top Control Module (BCM) to control a high current out-
of the right front fender wheel house. (Refer to 9 - put to the front wiper motor. The movable common
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER feed contact point is held against the fixed normally
ELEMENT - INSTALLATION). closed contact point by spring pressure. When the
(14) Refill the washer reservoir with the washer relay coil is energized, an electromagnetic field is
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal produced by the coil windings. This electromagnetic
procedure. field draws the movable relay contact point away
(15) Reconnect the battery negative cable. from the fixed normally closed contact point, and
(16) Close and latch the hood. holds it against the fixed normally open contact
point. When the relay coil is de-energized, spring
pressure returns the movable contact point back
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY against the fixed normally closed contact point. A
resistor is connected in parallel with the relay coil in
DESCRIPTION the relay, and helps to dissipate voltage spikes and
The wiper high/low relay is located in the Power electromagnetic interference that can be generated as
Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compart- the electromagnetic field of the relay coil collapses.
ment near the battery. The wiper high/low relay is a The wiper high/low relay terminals are connected
conventional International Standards Organization to the vehicle electrical system through a connector
(ISO) micro relay (Fig. 26). Relays conforming to the receptacle in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
ISO specifications have common physical dimensions, The inputs and outputs of the wiper high/low relay
current capacities, terminal patterns, and terminal include:
functions. The relay is contained within a small, rect- • Common Feed Terminal - The common feed
angular, molded plastic housing and is connected to terminal (30) is connected to the output of the wiper
all of the required inputs and outputs by five integral on/off relay at all times through the wiper on/off
relay output circuit.
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WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY (Continued)
• Coil Ground Terminal - The coil ground termi-
nal (85) is connected to a control output of the Body
Control Module (BCM) through a front wiper high/
low relay control circuit. The BCM controls front
wiper motor operation by controlling a ground path
through this circuit.
• Coil Battery Terminal - The coil battery ter-
minal (86) receives battery current at all times from
a circuit breaker in the Junction Block (JB) through
a fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit.
• Normally Open Terminal - The normally open
terminal (87) is connected to the high speed brush of
the front wiper motor through a front wiper high/low
relay high speed output circuit, and is connected to
the high speed brush whenever the relay is ener-
gized.
• Normally Closed Terminal - The normally Fig. 27 ISO Micro Relay
closed terminal (87A) is connected to the low speed 30 - COMMON FEED
brush of the front wiper motor through a front wiper 85 - COIL GROUND
high/low relay low speed output circuit, and is con- 86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
nected to the low speed brush whenever the relay is 87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
de-energized.
The wiper high/low relay can be diagnosed using (2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
conventional diagnostic tools and methods. Center (PDC) (Fig. 28).

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER HIGH/LOW

RELAY
The wiper high/low relay (Fig. 27) is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine com-
partment near the battery. Refer to the appropriate
wiring information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location
views for the various wire harness connectors, splices
and grounds.
(1) Remove the wiper high/low relay from the
PDC. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASH-
ERS/WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY - REMOVAL).
(2) A relay in the de-energized position should
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and Fig. 28 Power Distribution Center
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go 1 - FUEL PUMP RELAY
to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay. 2 - STARTER MOTOR RELAY
(3) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec- 3 - BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
4 - A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY
tromagnet) should be 75 ± 8 ohms. If OK, go to Step 5 - OXYGEN SENSOR DOWNSTREAM RELAY
4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay. 6 - AUTO SHUT DOWN RELAY
(4) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86. 7 - SPARE
8 - SPARE
There should now be continuity between terminals 9a - (M/T) CLUTCH INTERLOCK RELAY
30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A 9b - (A/T) TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY
and 30. If OK, reinstall the relay and use a DRBIIIt 10 - SPARE
11 - WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY
scan tool to perform further testing. Refer to the 12 - WIPER ON/OFF RELAY
appropriate diagnostic information.
(3) Remove the wiper high/low relay by grasping it
REMOVAL firmly and pulling it straight out from the receptacle
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative in the PDC.
cable.
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WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY (Continued)

INSTALLATION OPERATION
(1) Position the wiper high/low relay to the proper The wiper on/off relay is an electromechanical
receptacle in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) switch that uses a low current input from the Body
(Fig. 28). Control Module (BCM) to control a high current out-
(2) Align the wiper high/low relay terminals with put to the front wiper motor. The movable common
the terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle. feed contact point is held against the fixed normally
(3) Push firmly and evenly on the top of the wiper closed contact point by spring pressure. When the
high/low relay until the terminals are fully seated in relay coil is energized, an electromagnetic field is
the terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle. produced by the coil windings. This electromagnetic
(4) Reinstall the cover onto the PDC. field draws the movable relay contact point away
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable. from the fixed normally closed contact point, and
holds it against the fixed normally open contact
point. When the relay coil is de-energized, spring
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY pressure returns the movable contact point back
against the fixed normally closed contact point. A
DESCRIPTION resistor is connected in parallel with the relay coil in
the relay, and helps to dissipate voltage spikes and
electromagnetic interference that can be generated as
the electromagnetic field of the relay coil collapses.
The wiper on/off relay terminals are connected to
the vehicle electrical system through a connector
receptacle in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
The inputs and outputs of the wiper on/off relay
include:
• Common Feed Terminal - The common feed
terminal (30) is connected to the common feed termi-
nal of the wiper high/low relay at all times through
the wiper on/off relay output circuit.
• Coil Ground Terminal - The coil ground termi-
nal (85) is connected to a control output of the Body
Control Module (BCM) through a front wiper on/off
relay control circuit. The BCM controls front wiper
motor operation by controlling a ground path through
Fig. 29 ISO Micro Relay
this circuit.
30 - COMMON FEED
85 - COIL GROUND
• Coil Battery Terminal - The coil battery ter-
86 - COIL BATTERY minal (86) receives battery current at all times from
87 - NORMALLY OPEN a circuit breaker in the Junction Block (JB) through
87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
a fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit.
• Normally Open Terminal - The normally open
The wiper on/off relay is located in the Power Dis-
terminal (87) receives battery current at all times
tribution Center (PDC) in the engine compartment
from a circuit breaker in the Junction Block (JB)
near the battery. The wiper on/off relay is a conven-
through a fused ignition switch output (run-acc) cir-
tional International Standards Organization (ISO)
cuit, and provides battery current to the front wiper
micro relay (Fig. 29). Relays conforming to the ISO
on/off relay output circuit whenever the relay is ener-
specifications have common physical dimensions, cur-
gized.
rent capacities, terminal patterns, and terminal func-
• Normally Closed Terminal - The normally
tions. The relay is contained within a small,
closed terminal (87A) is connected to the wiper park
rectangular, molded plastic housing and is connected
switch in the front wiper motor through the front
to all of the required inputs and outputs by five inte-
wiper park switch sense circuit, and is connected to
gral male spade-type terminals that extend from the
the wiper park switch whenever the relay is de-ener-
bottom of the relay base.
gized.
The wiper on/off relay cannot be adjusted or
The wiper on/off relay can be diagnosed using con-
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the unit must be
ventional diagnostic tools and methods.
replaced.
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WIPER ON/OFF RELAY (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER ON/OFF

RELAY
The wiper on/off relay (Fig. 30) is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine com-
partment near the battery. Refer to the appropriate
wiring information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location
views for the various wire harness connectors, splices
and grounds.

Fig. 31 Power Distribution Center

1 - FUEL PUMP RELAY
2 - STARTER MOTOR RELAY
3 - BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
4 - A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY
5 - OXYGEN SENSOR DOWNSTREAM RELAY
6 - AUTO SHUT DOWN RELAY
7 - SPARE
8 - SPARE
9a - (M/T) CLUTCH INTERLOCK RELAY
9b - (A/T) TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY
10 - SPARE
11 - WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY
12 - WIPER ON/OFF RELAY

Fig. 30 ISO Micro Relay (3) Remove the wiper on/off relay by grasping it
30 - COMMON FEED firmly and pulling it straight out from the receptacle
85 - COIL GROUND in the PDC.
86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
87A - NORMALLY CLOSED INSTALLATION
(1) Position the wiper on/off relay to the proper
(1) Remove the wiper on/off relay from the PDC. receptacle in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/ (Fig. 31).
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - REMOVAL). (2) Align the wiper on/off relay terminals with the
(2) A relay in the de-energized position should terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and (3) Push firmly and evenly on the top of the wiper
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go on/off relay until the terminals are fully seated in the
to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay. terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
(3) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec- (4) Reinstall the cover onto the PDC.
tromagnet) should be 75 ± 8 ohms. If OK, go to Step (5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(4) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86.
There should now be continuity between terminals
30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A
and 30. If OK, reinstall the relay and use a DRBIIIt
scan tool to perform further testing. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) (Fig. 31).
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page

REAR WIPERS/WASHERS OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER & REAR WIPER BLADE
WASHER SYSTEM ................. . . . 30 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CLEANING - REAR WIPER & WASHER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
INSPECTION - REAR WIPER & WASHER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 REAR WIPER MOTOR
REAR WASHER HOSES/TUBES DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
REAR WASHER NOZZLE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 REAR WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 WIPER ARM PARK RAMP
REAR WIPER ARM REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

REAR WIPERS/WASHERS • Rear Washer Plumbing - The plumbing for

the rear washer system consists of rubber hoses and
molded plastic fittings. The plumbing is routed along
DESCRIPTION
the right side of the engine compartment from the
An electrically operated fixed interval intermittent
washer reservoir, through the dash into the passen-
rear wiper and washer system is standard factory-in-
ger compartment, up the right cowl side and A-pillar
stalled equipment on this model (Fig. 1). The rear
to the headliner, and above the headliner to the rear
wiper and washer system includes the following
washer nozzle fitting within the rear roof header.
major components, which are described in further
• Rear Wiper Arm - The single rear wiper arm is
detail elsewhere in this service information:
secured by a nut directly to the rear wiper motor out-
• Multi-Function Switch - The multi-function
put shaft, which extends through the center of the
switch is located on the top of the steering column,
tailgate outer panel near the base of the rear flip-up
just below the steering wheel. The multi-function
glass.
switch includes a left (lighting) control stalk and a
• Rear Wiper Arm Park Ramp - The molded
right (wiper) control stalk. The right control stalk is
rubber rear wiper arm park ramp is secured with a
dedicated to providing all of the driver controls for
screw to the tailgate outer panel to the right of the
both the front and rear wiper systems. (Refer to 8 -
rear wiper motor output shaft bezel. When the rear
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
wiper system is not in operation, the rear wiper arm
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - DESCRIPTION).
is parked off of the rear flip-up glass on this ramp so
• Rear Check Valve - The rear washer system
that it will not interfere with or be damaged by the
check valve function is performed by the diaphragm
flip-up glass operation.
integral to the valve body of the washer pump/motor
• Rear Wiper Blade - The single rear wiper
unit in this model. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
blade is secured to the rear wiper arm with an inte-
FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS/WASHER PUMP/MO-
gral latch, and is parked off of the rear flip-up glass
TOR - DESCRIPTION).
when the rear wiper system is not in operation.
• Rear Washer Nozzle - The rear washer nozzle
• Rear Wiper Module - The rear wiper motor
is secured by a snap fit into a mounting hole in the
output shaft is the only visible component of the rear
roof outer panel above the rear flip-up glass opening.
wiper module. The remainder of the module is con-
cealed within the tailgate below the rear flip-up glass
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

Fig. 1 Rear Wiper & Washer System

1 - WASHER NOZZLE 3 - WIPER ARM & BLADE
2 - WIPER MODULE 4 - PARK RAMP

opening. The rear wiper module includes the module TRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS/WASHER
bracket, the rear wiper motor, and the rear wiper PUMP MOTOR - DESCRIPTION).
electronic control circuitry. • Washer Reservoir - The washer reservoir is
• Washer Pump/Motor - The reversible electric concealed behind the right front wheel house splash
washer pump/motor unit is located in a dedicated shield ahead of the right front wheel. The washer
hole on the lower outboard side of the washer reser- reservoir filler neck is the only visible portion of the
voir, behind the right front wheel house splash reservoir, and it is accessed from the right front cor-
shield. This single reversible washer pump/motor ner of the engine compartment. This single washer
provides washer fluid to either the front or rear reservoir is shared by both the front and rear washer
washer system plumbing, depending upon the direc- systems. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIP-
tion of the pump motor rotation. (Refer to 8 - ELEC- ERS/WASHERS/WASHER RESERVOIR - DESCRIP-
TION).
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
Hard wired circuitry connects the rear wiper and (counterclockwise) Wash position, the rear washer
washer system components to the electrical system of system will dispense washer fluid onto the flip-up
the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to glass and the rear wiper motor will operate in a con-
several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout tinuous mode for as long as the switch is held closed,
the vehicle and retained by many different methods. then provide several additional wipe cycles after the
These circuits may be connected to each other, to the washer switch is released.
vehicle electrical system and to the rear wiper and
washer system components through the use of a com- OPERATION
bination of soldered splices, splice block connectors, The rear wiper and washer system is designed to
and many different types of wire harness terminal provide the vehicle operator with a convenient, safe,
connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate and reliable means of maintaining visibility through
wiring information. The wiring information includes the rear flip-up glass. The various components of this
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair system are designed to convert electrical energy pro-
procedures, further details on wire harness routing duced by the vehicle electrical system into the
and retention, as well as pin-out and location views mechanical action of the wiper blade to wipe the out-
for the various wire harness connectors, splices and side surface of the glass, as well as into the hydraulic
grounds. action of the washer system to apply washer fluid
stored in an on-board reservoir to the area of the
OPERATING MODES glass to be wiped. When combined, these components
The components of the rear wiper and washer sys- provide the means to effectively maintain clear visi-
tem are designed to work in concert to provide the bility for the vehicle operator by removing excess
following operating modes: accumulations of rain, snow, bugs, mud, or other
• Continuous Wipe Mode - The control ring on minor debris from the swing gate flip up glass sur-
the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function face that might be encountered while driving the
switch has an On position. When selected, this vehicle under numerous types of inclement operating
switch position will cause the rear wiper motor to conditions.
operate in a continuous manner at a fixed wipe cycle The vehicle operator initiates all rear wiper and
speed. washer system functions with the right (wiper) con-
• Intermittent Wipe Mode - The control ring on trol stalk of the multi-function switch that extends
the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function from the right side of the steering column, just below
switch has a Delay position. When selected, this the steering wheel. Rotating the control ring on the
switch position will cause the rear wiper motor to control stalk to a detent position selects the Off,
operate in an intermittent manner at a fixed interval Delay, or On rear wiper system operating modes.
wipe cycle speed. Rotating the control ring on the control stalk to
• Washer Mode - The control ring on the right either of two Wash positions actuates the momentary
(wiper) control stalk of the multi-function switch has rear washer system switch. The multi-function
two momentary Wash positions, one at the end of switch provides hard wired outputs to the rear wiper
each direction of control ring rotation. When the con- module and the washer pump/motor unit for all rear
trol ring is rotated to the downward (counterclock- wiper and washer system functions.
wise) Wash position, the rear washer system will The rear wiper and washer system will only oper-
dispense washer fluid onto the flip-up glass and the ate when the ignition switch is in the Accessory or
rear wiper motor will operate in a continuous mode On positions, and the rear flip-up glass and tailgate
for as long as the switch is held closed, then provide ajar switches are closed. Battery current is directed
several additional wipe cycles after the washer from a fuse in the Junction Block (JB) to the multi-
switch is released (wipe-after-wash mode). When the function switch through a fused ignition switch out-
control ring is rotated to the upward (clockwise) put (run-accessory) circuit. The internal circuitry of
Wash position, the rear washer system will dispense the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
washer fluid onto the flip-up glass and the rear wiper switch then provides battery current signals through
motor will operate in a continuous mode for as long a rear wiper on driver circuit and a rear wiper inter-
as the switch is held closed, then return to fixed wipe mittent driver circuit to the rear wiper module and
mode operation after the washer switch is released. to the Body Control Module (BCM). The BCM uses
• Wipe-After-Wash Mode - The control ring on these rear wiper system inputs as a signal to lock the
the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function rear flip-up glass and the tailgate to prevent the rear
switch has two momentary Wash positions, one at flip-up glass or tailgate from being opened for as long
the end of each direction of control ring rotation. as the rear wiper is operating. The multi-function
When the control ring is rotated to the downward switch circuitry also uses this battery current and a
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
ground circuit input to directly control the operation cause the washer pump/motor unit to be energized
and direction of the reversible electric washer pump/ and the rear wiper to cycle continuously at a fixed
motor unit. speed for as long as the rear Wash switch is held
A separate fuse in the JB provides battery current closed.
to the electronic control circuitry of the rear wiper
module through a fused B(+) circuit. The rear wiper WIPE-AFTER-WASH MODE
module uses this fused B(+) input to park the rear When the momentary Wash (before Off) position of
wiper blade off of the rear flip-up glass if the ignition the control ring on the right (wiper) control stalk of
switch is turned to the Off position while the rear the multi-function switch is selected, the multi-func-
wiper is operating, or if the ignition switch is turned tion switch circuitry directs both battery current and
to the Off position before the rear wiper blade has ground to the washer pump/motor unit, and a battery
parked. However, if the ignition switch is turned to current signal to be provided to the rear wiper mod-
the Off position while the rear wiper is operating, ule through the rear wiper on driver circuit. This will
then turned back On, the rear wiper switch must be cause the washer pump/motor unit to be energized
cycled to the Off position and back to the On or and the rear wiper to cycle continuously at a fixed
Delay position before the rear wiper will operate speed for as long as the rear Wash switch is held
again. In addition, the rear wiper module receives an closed. When the control ring is released to the Off
input from the rear flip-up glass ajar switch on a position, the washer pump/motor is de-energized, but
flip-up glass ajar switch sense circuit, which prevents the circuitry within the rear wiper module will pro-
the rear wiper from operating when the flip-up glass vide several additional wipe cycles to complete the
is not closed or fully latched. wipe-after-wash mode cycle.
The hard wired circuits and components of the rear
wiper and washer system may be diagnosed and DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER &
tested using conventional diagnostic tools and proce- WASHER SYSTEM
dures.
WIPER SYSTEM
OPERATING MODES The diagnosis found here addresses an electrically
Following are paragraphs that briefly describe the inoperative rear wiper system. If the rear wiper
operation of each of the rear wiper and washer sys- motor operates, but the wiper does not move on the
tem operating modes. rear flip-up glass, inspect the mechanical connection
between the rear wiper arm and the rear wiper
CONTINUOUS WIPE MODE
motor output shaft. If OK, replace the faulty rear
When the On position of the control ring on the wiper module. If the wiper operates, but chatters,
right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function lifts, or does not clear the glass, clean and inspect
switch is selected, the multi-function switch circuitry the rear wiper system components as required. (Refer
directs a battery current signal to the rear wiper to 8 - ELECTRICAL/REAR WIPERS/WASHERS -
module through the rear wiper on driver circuit, CLEANING) and (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/REAR
causing the rear wiper to cycle continuously at a WIPERS/WASHERS - INSPECTION). Refer to the
fixed speed. appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
INTERMITTENT WIPE MODE
nector repair procedures, details of wire harness
When the Delay position of the control ring on the routing and retention, connector pin-out information
right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function and location views for the various wire harness con-
switch is selected, the multi-function switch circuitry nectors, splices and grounds.
directs a battery current signal to the rear wiper
module through the rear wiper intermittent driver
circuit, causing the rear wiper to cycle intermittently
at a fixed delay interval.

WASH MODE
When the momentary Wash (after On) position of
the control ring on the right (wiper) control stalk of
the multi-function switch is selected, the multi-func-
tion switch circuitry directs both battery current and
ground to the washer pump/motor unit, and a battery
current signal to be provided to the rear wiper mod-
ule through the rear wiper on driver circuit. This will
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- switch output (run-acc) circuit between the multi-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT function switch and the JB as required.
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING (7) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, Test the multi-function switch. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE TESTING). If the multi-function switch tests OK,
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connec-
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- tors for the multi-function switch to the switch con-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- nector receptacles and go to Step 8. If the multi-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY function switch does not test OK, replace the faulty
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL switch.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE (8) Remove the tailgate inner trim panel. Discon-
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- nect the tailgate wire harness connector for the rear
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE wiper module from the module connector receptacle.
PERSONAL INJURY. Check for continuity between the ground circuit cav-
ity of the tailgate wire harness connector for the rear
(1) Check that the interior lighting switch on the wiper module and a good ground. There should be
left (lighting) control stalk of the multi-function continuity. If OK, go to Step 9. If not OK, repair the
switch is not in the dome lamp disable position. With open ground circuit to ground (G312) as required.
all four doors and the tailgate closed, open the rear (9) Check for continuity between the flip-up glass
flip-up glass. The interior lamps should light. Close ajar switch sense circuit cavity of the tailgate wire
the rear flip-up glass. Note whether the interior harness connector for the rear wiper module and a
lamps remain lighted. They should turn off after good ground. There should be continuity with the
about thirty seconds. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, rear flip-up glass open, and no continuity with the
go to Step 9. rear flip-up glass closed. If OK, go to Step 10. If not
(2) Check the fused B(+) fuse (Fuse 17 - 15 OK, repair the open flip-up glass ajar circuit between
ampere) in the Junction Block (JB). If OK, go to Step the rear wiper module and the flip-up glass ajar
3. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component switch as required.
as required and replace the faulty fuse. (10) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Check
(3) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of
(Fuse 17 - 15 ampere) in the JB. If OK, go to Step 4. the tailgate wire harness connector for the rear wiper
If not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit between module. If OK, go to Step 11. If not OK, repair the
the JB and the Power Distribution Center (PDC) as open fused B(+) circuit between the rear wiper mod-
required. ule and the JB as required.
(4) Check the fused ignition switch output (run- (11) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
acc) fuse (Fuse 22 - 10 ampere) in the JB. If OK, go Turn the control ring on the right (wiper) control
to Step 5. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or stalk of the multi-function switch to the Delay posi-
component as required and replace the faulty fuse. tion. Check for battery voltage at the rear wiper
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. intermittent driver circuit cavity of the tailgate wire
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch harness connector for the rear wiper module. If OK,
output (run-acc) fuse (Fuse 22 - 10 ampere) in the go to Step 12. If not OK, repair the open rear wiper
JB. If OK, turn the ignition switch to the Off position intermittent driver circuit between the rear wiper
and go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open fused module and the multi-function switch as required.
ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit between the (12) Turn the control ring on the right (wiper) con-
JB and the ignition switch as required. trol stalk of the multi-function switch to the On posi-
(6) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative tion. Check for battery voltage at the rear wiper on
cable. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness driver circuit cavity of the tailgate wire harness con-
connector for the multi-function switch (Connector nector for the rear wiper module. If OK, replace the
C-2) from the switch connector receptacle. Reconnect faulty rear wiper module. If not OK, repair the open
the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch rear wiper on driver circuit between the rear wiper
to the On position. Check for battery voltage at the module and the multi-function switch as required.
fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit cavity of
the instrument panel wire harness connector for the
multi-function switch (Connector C-2). If OK, go to
Step 7. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
WASHER SYSTEM There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If
The diagnosis found here addresses an electrically not OK, repair the shorted washer pump driver cir-
inoperative rear washer system. If the washer pump/ cuit between the washer pump/motor unit and the
motor operates, but no washer fluid is emitted from multi-function switch as required.
the rear washer nozzle, be certain to check the fluid (4) Check for continuity between the washer pump
level in the reservoir. Also inspect the rear washer driver circuit cavities of the headlamp and dash wire
system components as required. (Refer to 8 - ELEC- harness connector for the washer pump/motor unit
TRICAL/REAR WIPERS/WASHERS - INSPECTION). and the instrument panel wire harness connector for
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wir- the multi-function switch (Connector C-2). There
ing information includes wiring diagrams, proper should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK,
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire repair the open washer pump driver circuit between
harness routing and retention, connector pin-out the washer pump/motor unit and the multi-function
information and location views for the various wire switch as required.
harness connectors, splices and grounds. (5) Check for continuity between the washer pump
sense circuit cavity of the headlamp and dash wire
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- harness connector for the washer pump/motor unit
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the shorted
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, washer pump sense circuit between the washer
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, pump/motor unit and the multi-function switch as
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, required.
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS (6) Check for continuity between the washer pump
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE sense circuit cavities of the headlamp and dash wire
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN harness connector for the washer pump/motor unit
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI- and the instrument panel wire harness connector for
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR- the multi-function switch (Connector C-2). There
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY should be continuity. If OK, replace the faulty washer
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL pump/motor unit. If not OK, repair the open washer
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE pump sense circuit between the washer pump/motor
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI- unit and the multi-function switch as required.
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY. CLEANING - REAR WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. WIPER SYSTEM
Turn the control ring on the right (wiper) control The squeegee of a wiper blade exposed to the ele-
stalk of the multi-function switch to the On position. ments for a long time tends to lose its wiping effec-
Check whether the rear wiper system is operating. If tiveness. Periodic cleaning of the squeegee is
OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, test and repair the rear suggested to remove any deposits of salt or road film.
wiper system before continuing with these tests. The wiper blade, arm, and rear flip-up glass should
Refer to WIPER SYSTEM . only be cleaned using a sponge or soft cloth and
(2) Pull the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi- windshield washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-
function switch toward the steering wheel. Check abrasive cleaner. If the wiper blade continues to
whether the front washer system is operating. If OK, leave streaks, smears, hazing, or beading on the
test the multi-function switch. (Refer to 8 - ELEC- glass after thorough cleaning of the squeegees and
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/MULTI- the glass, the entire wiper blade assembly must be
FUNCTION SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND replaced.
TESTING). If the multi-function switch tests OK, go
to Step 3. If the multi-function switch does not test CAUTION: Protect the rubber squeegee of the wiper
OK, replace the faulty switch. blade from any petroleum-based cleaners, solvents,
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. or contaminants. These products can rapidly deteri-
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. orate the rubber squeegee.
Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness con-
nector for the washer pump/motor unit from the
pump/motor unit connector receptacle. Check for con- WASHER SYSTEM
tinuity between the washer pump driver circuit cav- If the washer system is contaminated with foreign
ity of the headlamp and dash wire harness connector material, drain the washer reservoir by removing the
for the washer pump/motor unit and a good ground. washer pump/motor from the reservoir. Clean foreign
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
material from the inside of the washer pump/motor (3) Once proper hinge action of the wiper arm is
inlet filter screen and the washer reservoir using confirmed, check the hinge for proper spring tension.
clean washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-abra- The spring tension of the wiper arm should be suffi-
sive cleaner. Flush foreign material from the washer cient to cause the rubber squeegee to conform to the
system plumbing by first disconnecting the washer curvature of the glass. Replace a wiper arm if it has
hose from the washer nozzle, then running the low or no spring tension.
washer pump/motor to run clean washer fluid or (4) Inspect the wiper blade and squeegee for any
water through the system. A plugged or restricted indications of damage, contamination, or rubber dete-
washer nozzle should be carefully back-flushed using rioration (Fig. 2). If the wiper blade or squeegee is
compressed air. If the washer nozzle obstruction can- contaminated with any foreign material, clean them
not be cleared, replace the washer nozzle. and the glass as required. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/REAR WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING). If
CAUTION: Never introduce petroleum-based clean- after cleaning the wiper blade and the glass, the
ers, solvents, or contaminants into the washer sys- wiper blade fails to clear the glass without smearing,
tem. These products can rapidly deteriorate the streaking, chattering, hazing, or beading, replace the
rubber seals and hoses of the washer system, as wiper blade. Also, if a wiper blade is damaged or if
well as the rubber squeegee of the wiper blade. the squeegee rubber is damaged or deteriorated,
replace the wiper blade with a new unit. Do not
attempt to repair a wiper blade that is damaged.
CAUTION: Never use compressed air to flush the
washer system plumbing. Compressed air pres-
sures are too great for the washer system plumbing
components and will result in further system dam-
age. Never use sharp instruments to clear a
plugged washer nozzle or damage to the nozzle ori-
fice and improper nozzle spray patterns will result.

INSPECTION - REAR WIPER & WASHER

SYSTEM
WIPER SYSTEM
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm should be
inspected periodically, not just when wiper perfor-
mance problems are experienced. This inspection
should include the following points:
(1) Inspect the wiper arm for any indications of
damage, or contamination. If the wiper arm is con-
taminated with any foreign material, clean as
required. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/REAR WIPERS/
WASHERS - CLEANING). If a wiper arm is damaged
or corrosion is evident, replace the wiper arm with a
new unit. Do not attempt to repair a wiper arm that
is damaged or corroded.
(2) Carefully lift the wiper arm off of the park
ramp. Note the action of the wiper arm hinge. The Fig. 2 Wiper Blade Inspection
wiper arm should pivot freely at the hinge, but with 1 - WORN OR UNEVEN EDGES
no lateral looseness evident. If there is any binding 2 - ROAD FILM OR FOREIGN MATERIAL DEPOSITS
3 - HARD, BRITTLE, OR CRACKED
evident in the wiper arm hinge, or there is evident 4 - DEFORMED OR FATIGUED
lateral play in the wiper arm hinge, replace the 5 - SPLIT
6 - DAMAGED SUPPORT COMPONENTS
wiper arm.

CAUTION: Do not allow the wiper arm to spring WASHER SYSTEM

back against the glass without the wiper blade in The washer system components should be
place or the glass may be damaged. inspected periodically, not just when washer perfor-
mance problems are experienced. This inspection
should include the following points:
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
(1) Check for ice or other foreign material in the filler neck an in-line plastic fitting connects the res-
washer reservoir. If contaminated, clean and flush ervoir rear washer hose to the engine compartment
the washer system. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ rear washer hose, which is routed through the reser-
REAR WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING). voir filler neck opening in the front extension of the
(2) Inspect the washer plumbing for pinched, leak- right front fender wheel house panel in to the engine
ing, deteriorated, or incorrectly routed hoses and compartment. The engine compartment rear washer
damaged or disconnected hose fittings. Replace dam- hose is routed side by side with the front washer
aged or deteriorated hoses and hose fittings. Leaking hose along the top of the right front fender wheel
washer hoses can sometimes be repaired by cutting house to the dash panel. Molded plastic routing clips
the hose at the leak and splicing it back together secure the hoses to the headlamp and dash wire har-
using an in-line connector fitting. Similarly, sections ness in the engine compartment.
of deteriorated hose can be cut out and replaced by The engine compartment rear washer hose is con-
splicing in new sections of hose using in-line connec- nected to the headliner washer hose near the right
tor fittings. Whenever routing a washer hose or a side of the dash panel with a molded plastic in-line
wire harness containing a washer hose, it must be fitting (Fig. 3). The headliner hose has a rubber
routed away from hot, sharp, or moving parts. Also, grommet that allows it to pass through the dash
sharp bends that might pinch the washer hose must panel from the passenger compartment into the
be avoided. engine compartment. The headliner hose is routed
below the instrument panel in the passenger com-
partment near the right cowl side inner panel. The
REAR WASHER HOSES/TUBES hose is routed up the right A-pillar to the headliner.
Mounting clips secure the hose to the A-pillar. The
DESCRIPTION headliner hose is glued to top of the headliner and
routed along the right roof side rail to the rear of the
vehicle. At the rear of the vehicle, the headliner hose
passes through a hole at the rear portion of the roof
rear inner header panel and is connected to the rear
washer nozzle.
Washer hose is available for service only as roll
stock, which must then be cut to length. The head-
liner washer hose is integral to the headliner unit
and, if faulty or damaged, the headliner unit must be
replaced. However, the headliner hose is marked
with a white cut line on the A-pillar where the hose
should be cut and spliced with a plastic in-line con-
nector fitting to facilitate headliner removal without
the need to remove the instrument panel. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION). The molded plastic washer
Fig. 3 Rear Washer Headliner Hose hose fittings cannot be repaired. If these fittings are
faulty or damaged, they must be replaced.
1 - COWL SIDE INNER PANEL
2 - A-PILLAR
3 - HEADLINER HOSE OPERATION
4 - CLIP (3) Washer fluid in the washer reservoir is pressurized
5 - GROMMET
6 - DASH PANEL and fed by the washer pump/motor through the rear
washer system plumbing and fittings to the rear
The rear washer plumbing consists of small diam- washer nozzle located on the roof panel above the
eter rubber hose routed from the barbed outlet nipple rear flip-up glass opening. Whenever routing the
of the reversible electric washer pump/motor unit on washer hose or a wire harness containing a washer
the washer reservoir through a trough molded into hose, it must be routed away from hot, sharp, or
the reservoir rearward of the washer pump up to the moving parts; and, sharp bends that might pinch the
top of the reservoir. Near the base of the reservoir hose must be avoided.
KJ REAR WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 35

REAR WASHER NOZZLE stream to more effectively cover a larger area of the
glass to be cleaned.
DESCRIPTION
REMOVAL
NOTE: The rear washer nozzle latch feature is a one
time component, and will be damaged if the nozzle
is removed from its mounting hole for service. If
removed from its mounting hole for any reason, the
rear washer nozzle must be replaced with a new
unit.

(1) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide

flat-bladed tool, gently pry the bottom of the rear
washer nozzle away from the roof panel until the
latch feature at the bottom of the nozzle that secures
it in the mounting hole of the roof panel unsnaps.
(2) Pull the rear washer nozzle out from the roof
panel far enough to access the washer hose (Fig. 5).

Fig. 4 Rear Washer Nozzle

1 - ENGAGEMENT TAB (TOP)
2 - GASKET
3 - REAR WASHER NOZZLE
4 - ALIGNMENT FEATURE
5 - ORIFICE
6 - LATCH FEATURE (BOTTOM)
7 - NIPPLE

The rear washer nozzle is a fluidic-type unit con-

structed of molded plastic (Fig. 4). The nozzle is
secured by a snap fit in a dedicated mounting hole
located in the rear edge of the roof panel above the
rear flip-up glass opening and to the right of the
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) unit. A
rubber gasket on the back of the nozzle seals the noz-
zle to the roof panel opening. The back of the nozzle
includes an integral alignment feature on the left
side, an integral engagement tab on the top, an inte-
gral latch feature on the bottom, and the washer
plumbing nipple which are all concealed between the Fig. 5 Rear Washer Nozzle Remove/Install
outer roof panel and the rear roof inner header. The 1 - NOZZLE
rear washer nozzle latch feature is a one time com- 2 - ROOF PANEL
3 - HEADLINER HOSE
ponent, and will be damaged if the nozzle is removed
from its mounting hole for service. The rear washer (3) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed
nozzle cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty or nipple on the back of the rear washer nozzle.
damaged, the entire nozzle unit must be replaced. (4) Discard the rear washer nozzle.

OPERATION INSTALLATION
The rear washer nozzle is designed to dispense
washer fluid into the wiper pattern area on the out- NOTE: The rear washer nozzle latch feature is a one
side of the rear flip-up glass. Pressurized washer time component, and will be damaged if the nozzle
fluid is fed to the nozzle from the washer reservoir by is removed from its mounting hole for service. If
the washer pump/motor through a single hose, which removed from its mounting hole for any reason, the
is attached to a barbed nipple on the back of the rear rear washer nozzle must be replaced with a new
washer nozzle. A fluidic matrix within the washer unit.
nozzle causes the pressurized washer fluid to be
emitted from the nozzle orifice as an oscillating
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REAR WASHER NOZZLE (Continued)
(1) Position the new rear washer nozzle to the roof The wide end of a tapered, stamped steel channel
panel (Fig. 5). Be certain that a new rubber gasket is is secured with a hinge pin to the pivot end of the
in position on the back of the nozzle. wiper arm. One end of a long, rigid, stamped steel
(2) Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed nip- strap, with a small hole near its pivot end, is riveted
ple on the back of the rear washer nozzle. and crimped within the narrow end of the stamped
(3) Insert the rear washer nozzle supply hose and steel channel. The tip of the wiper blade end of this
nipple into the mounting hole in the roof panel and strap is bent back under itself to form a small hook.
align the nozzle with the hole. Concealed within the stamped steel channel, one end
(4) Engage the tab at the top of the nozzle behind of a long spring is engaged with a wire hook on the
the sheet metal at the top of the roof panel mounting underside of the die cast pivot end, while the other
hole. end of the spring is hooked through the small hole in
(5) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly the steel strap. A molded plastic wiper arm support
on the hood of the rear washer nozzle until the lower is snapped onto the wiper arm strap where it exits
latch feature snaps into place behind the sheet metal the channel. The entire wiper arm has a satin black
at the bottom of the roof panel mounting hole. finish applied to all of its visible surfaces.
A wiper arm cannot be adjusted or repaired. If
damaged or faulty, the entire wiper arm unit must be
REAR WIPER ARM replaced.

DESCRIPTION OPERATION
The rear wiper arm is designed to mechanically
transmit the motion from the rear wiper motor out-
put shaft to the rear wiper blade. The wiper arm
must be properly indexed to the motor output shaft
in order to maintain the proper wiper blade travel on
the glass. The wiper arm support is designed to lift
and support the rear wiper arm and blade off of the
glass when the rear wiper blade is parked. This sup-
port and the park ramp on the tailgate outer panel
below the glass also provide an alignment reference
to ensure accurate rear wiper arm and blade instal-
lation.
The tapered hole in the wiper arm pivot end inter-
locks with the serrations on the outer circumference
of the tapered motor output shaft, allowing positive
engagement and finite adjustment of this connection.
Fig. 6 Rear Wiper Arm A hex nut secures the wiper arm pivot end to the
threads on the rear wiper motor output shaft and the
1 - HOOK
2 - STRAP pivot cover hinges and snaps over this connection for
3 - CHANNEL a neat appearance. The spring-loaded wiper arm
4 - HINGE PIN hinge controls the down-force applied through the tip
5 - COVER
6 - PIVOT END of the wiper arm to the wiper blade on the glass. The
7 - TENSION SPRING hook formation on the tip of the wiper arm provides
8 - SUPPORT
a cradle for securing and latching the wiper blade
pivot block to the wiper arm.
The rear wiper arm is the rigid member located
between the rear wiper motor output shaft that pro-
trudes from the outer tailgate panel near the base of
REMOVAL
the rear flip-up glass opening and the rear wiper (1) Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cover by lifting it
blade (Fig. 6). This wiper arm features an over-center at the rear wiper motor output shaft end of the arm
hinge that allows easy access to the tailgate and rear (Fig. 7).
flip-up glass for cleaning, after the spare tire is (2) Remove the nut that secures the rear wiper
removed. The wiper arm has a die cast metal pivot arm to the rear wiper motor output shaft.
end with a large tapered mounting hole at one end. A (3) If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to
molded plastic pivot cover is secured loosely to and disengage the wiper arm from the rear wiper motor
pivots on the wiper arm hinge pin to conceal the output shaft splines (Fig. 8).
wiper arm retaining nut.
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REAR WIPER ARM (Continued)
(1) The rear wiper arm must be indexed to the
motor output shaft with the rear wiper motor in the
park position to be properly installed. Place the
wiper arm onto the tailgate with the wiper arm sup-
port positioned on the park ramp and the tapered
mounting hole on the pivot end of the arm positioned
over the rear wiper motor output shaft.
(2) Position the tab on the back of the rear wiper
arm support on the tailgate park ramp in the Instal-
lation Position (Fig. 9).

Fig. 7 Rear Wiper Arm Remove/Install

1 - SPARE TIRE
2 - WRENCH
3 - FLIP-UP GLASS
4 - PARK RAMP
5 - REAR WIPER ARM
6 - PIVOT COVER

NOTE: Depending upon the size and type of puller

used, it may be necessary to remove the spare tire
from the tailgate. Refer to the owner’s manual in the
vehicle glove box for information on removing the
spare tire from the tailgate.

Fig. 9 Rear Wiper Arm Installation

1 - TAILGATE
2 - PARK RAMP
3 - REAR WIPER ARM
4 - INSTALLATION POSITION
5 - REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE
Fig. 8 Wiper Arm Puller - Typical 6 - PARK POSITION
7 - PARK RAMP
1 - WIPER ARM 8 - TAILGATE
2 - WIPER PIVOT
3 - BATTERY TERMINAL PULLER
(3) With the wiper arm in the Installation Posi-
(4) Remove the rear wiper arm pivot end from the tion, push the tapered mounting hole on the pivot
motor output shaft. end of the wiper arm down over the rear wiper motor
output shaft.
INSTALLATION (4) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
rear wiper arm to the rear wiper motor output shaft.
NOTE: Always install the wiper arm and blade with Tighten the nut to 18 N·m (13 ft. lbs.).
the wiper motor in the Park position. (5) Close the rear wiper arm pivot cover.
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REAR WIPER ARM (Continued)
(6) Lift the rear wiper arm support away from the adjusted or repaired. If faulty, worn, or damaged the
park ramp, then place the wiper arm support in the entire wiper blade unit must be replaced.
park ramp in the Park Position (Fig. 9).
OPERATION
The rear wiper blade is moved back and forth
REAR WIPER BLADE across the glass by the wiper arm when the rear
wiper system is in operation. The wiper blade super-
DESCRIPTION structure is the flexible frame that grips the wiper
blade element and evenly distributes the force of the
spring-loaded wiper arm along the length of the ele-
ment. The combination of the wiper arm force and
the flexibility of the superstructure makes the ele-
ment conform to and maintain proper contact with
the glass, even as the blade is moved over the varied
curvature found across the glass surface.
The wiper element flexor provides the claws of the
blade superstructure with a rigid, yet flexible compo-
nent on the element which can be gripped. The rub-
ber element is designed to be stiff enough to
maintain an even cleaning edge as it is drawn across
the glass, but resilient enough to conform to the
glass surface and flip from one cleaning edge to the
other each time the wiper blade changes directions.

Fig. 10 Rear Wiper Blade REMOVAL

1 - SUPERSTRUCTURE
2 - PIVOT PIN NOTE: The notched end of the wiper element flexor
3 - LATCH RELEASE should always be oriented towards the end of the
4 - PIVOT BLOCK wiper blade that is nearest to the rear wiper motor
5 - CLAW
6 - FLEXOR output shaft.
7 - ELEMENT
(1) Disengage the rear wiper arm support from the
The rear wiper blade is secured by an integral rear wiper arm park ramp on the right side of the
latching pivot block to the hook formation on the tip tailgate just below the rear flip-up glass.
of the rear wiper arm, and rests off the glass on a (2) Lift the rear wiper arm to raise the wiper blade
park ramp on the tailgate near the base of the rear and element off of the tailgate and the rear flip-up
flip-up glass opening when the wiper is not in oper- glass.
ation (Fig. 10). The rear wiper blade consists of the (3) To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm,
following components: carefully lift up the pivot block latch release tab on
• Superstructure - The superstructure includes the top of the wiper arm to unlatch it from the arm
a stamped steel bridge and plastic links with claw (Fig. 11).
formations that grip the wiper blade element. Also (4) Raise the pivot block latch release tab until it
included in this unit is the latching, molded plastic is perpendicular to the rear wiper blade superstruc-
pivot block that secures the superstructure to the ture (Fig. 12).
wiper arm. All of the metal components of the wiper (5) Slide the rear wiper blade away from the tip of
blade have a satin black finish applied. the arm towards the pivot end of the arm far enough
• Element - The wiper element or squeegee is the to disengage the pivot block from the hook formation
resilient rubber member of the wiper blade that con- on the end of the arm.
tacts the glass. (6) Extract the hook formation on the tip of the
• Flexor - The flexor is a rigid metal component wiper arm from the window in the wiper blade pivot
running along the length of each side of the wiper block/latch unit.
element where it is gripped by the claws of the
superstructure. CAUTION: Do not allow the wiper arm to spring
All models have a single 28.00 centimeter (11.00 back against the tailgate or the flip-up glass without
inch) rear wiper blade with a non-replaceable rubber the wiper blade in place or they may be damaged.
element (squeegee). The wiper blade cannot be
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REAR WIPER BLADE (Continued)
(1) Lift the rear wiper arm support out of the tail
gate park ramp.
(2) Position the rear wiper blade near the hook for-
mation on the tip of the arm with the notched end of
the wiper element flexor oriented towards the end of
the wiper arm that is nearest to the rear wiper motor
output shaft.
(3) Raise the pivot block latch release tab until it
is perpendicular to the rear wiper blade superstruc-
ture.
(4) Insert the hook formation on the tip of the
wiper arm through the window in the wiper blade
pivot block/latch unit.
(5) Slide the wiper blade pivot block/latch up into
the hook formation on the tip of the wiper arm until
the hook is firmly seated against the pivot block.
(6) Press the pivot block latch release tab down-
ward until it snaps into its locked position over the
Fig. 11 Rear Wiper Blade Release top of the wiper arm.
1 - PIVOT BLOCK WINDOW (7) Gently lower the wiper arm and place the arm
2 - TIP OF REAR WIPER ARM support in the tailgate park ramp.
3 - SUPERSTRUCTURE
4 - PIVOT BLOCK HINGE PIN
5 - LATCH RELEASE TAB
REAR WIPER MOTOR
DESCRIPTION

Fig. 12 Rear Wiper Blade Remove/Install

1 - SUPERSTRUCTURE
2 - HOOK
3 - ELEMENT Fig. 13 Rear Wiper Motor
4 - LATCH RELEASE 1 - SCREW (2)
5 - REAR WIPER ARM 2 - INSULATOR (2)
3 - BRACKET
(7) Gently lower the wiper arm and place the arm 4 - OUTPUT SHAFT
5 - SEAL
support in the park ramp. 6 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
7 - COVER
INSTALLATION 8 - MOTOR

NOTE: The notched end of the wiper element flexor The rear wiper motor is concealed within the tail-
should always be oriented towards the end of the gate, below the rear flip-up glass opening and behind
wiper blade that is nearest to the rear wiper motor the tailgate inner trim panel. The end of the motor
output shaft. output shaft that protrudes through the tailgate
outer panel to drive the rear wiper arm and blade is
the only visible component of the rear wiper motor
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REAR WIPER MOTOR (Continued)
(Fig. 13). A rubber gasket, a bezel, and a nut secure The wiper motor transmission converts the rotary
and seal the motor output shaft to the tailgate outer output of the wiper motor to the back and forth wip-
panel. A molded plastic nut cover snaps onto the ing motion of the rear wiper arm and blade on the
bezel to conceal the nut and improve appearance. An rear flip-up glass. The rear wiper motor may be diag-
integral connector receptacle connects the rear wiper nosed using conventional diagnostic tools and meth-
motor to the vehicle electrical system through a ded- ods.
icated take out and connector of the tailgate wire
harness. The rear wiper motor consists of the follow- REMOVAL
ing major components: (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
• Bracket - The rear wiper motor bracket consists cable.
of a stamped steel mounting plate for the wiper (2) Remove the rear wiper arm from the rear
motor that is secured with screws through two rub- wiper motor output shaft. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
ber insulators to the tailgate inner panel. CAL/REAR WIPERS/WASHERS/REAR WIPER ARM
• Rear Wiper Module - The rear wiper motor - REMOVAL).
electronic controls are concealed beneath a molded (3) Using a small thin-bladed tool, gently pry at
plastic cover and includes the rear wiper system elec- the notch in the base of the rear wiper motor output
tronic logic and rear wiper motor electronic controls. shaft bezel to unsnap the nut cover from the bezel
• Motor - The permanent magnet rear wiper (Fig. 14). Be certain to take proper precautions
motor is secured with screws to the rear wiper motor to protect the outer tailgate panel and its paint
bracket. The wiper motor includes an integral trans- finish from damage during this procedure.
mission, and the motor output shaft. (4) Remove the nut that secures the rear wiper
The rear wiper motor cannot be adjusted or motor output shaft to the outer swing gate panel
repaired. If any component of the motor is faulty or (Fig. 14).
damaged, the entire rear wiper motor unit must be
replaced. The motor output shaft gasket, bezel, nut,
and nut cover are available for individual service
replacement.

OPERATION
The rear wiper motor receives non-switched bat-
tery current through a fuse in the Junction Block
(JB) on a fused B(+) circuit and is connected to
ground at all times. The rear wiper motor operation
is controlled by the vehicle operator through battery
current signal inputs received by the rear wiper
motor electronic control module from the rear wiper
switch circuitry that is integral to the right (wiper)
control stalk of the multi-function switch on the
steering column. The module also receives an exter-
nal control input from the flip-up glass ajar switch Fig. 14 Rear Wiper Motor Output Shaft Nut
sense circuit. If the rear wiper module senses that Remove/Install
the flip-up glass is ajar, it will not allow the rear
1 - BEZEL AND GASKET
wiper motor to operate. 2 - OUTPUT SHAFT
The rear wiper module electronic control logic uses 3 - TAILGATE OUTER PANEL
these inputs, its internal inputs, and its program- 4 - NUT
5 - NUT COVER
ming to provide a continuous wipe mode, an inter-
mittent wipe mode, a wipe-after-wash mode, and off- (5) Remove the bezel and gasket from the rear
the-glass wiper blade parking. The wiper blade wiper motor output shaft.
cycling is controlled by the internal electronic con- (6) Remove the trim panel from the tailgate inner
trols of the module. The module controls current flow panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SWING GATE/TRIM
to the wiper motor brushes and provides an elec- PANEL - REMOVAL).
tronic speed control that speeds the wiper blade near (7) Disconnect the tailgate wire harness connector
the center of the glass, but slows the wiper blade for the flip-up glass ajar switch from the flip-up glass
during directional reversals at each end of the wipe latch connector receptacle.
pattern and during wiper blade off-the-glass parking
for quieter operation.
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REAR WIPER MOTOR (Continued)
(8) Disconnect the tailgate wire harness connector (3) From the outside of the tailgate, center the
for the rear wiper motor from the motor connector rear wiper motor output shaft in the tailgate outer
receptacle (Fig. 15). panel clearance hole and install the gasket and bezel
over the centered shaft (Fig. 14).
(4) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
rear wiper motor output shaft to the outer tailgate
panel. Tighten the nut to 5 N·m (43 in. lbs.).
(5) From the inside of the tailgate, tighten the two
screws that secure the rear wiper motor mounting
bracket to the top of the tailgate inner panel. Tighten
the screws to 6 N·m (57 in. lbs.).
(6) Reconnect the tailgate wire harness connector
for the rear wiper motor to the motor connector
receptacle.
(7) Reconnect the tailgate wire harness connector
for the flip-up glass ajar switch to the flip-up glass
latch connector receptacle.
(8) Reinstall the trim panel onto the tailgate inner
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SWING GATE/TRIM
PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(9) From the outside of the tailgate, press the nut
cover firmly and evenly over the rear wiper motor
output shaft bezel using hand pressure until it snaps
into place.
(10) Reinstall the rear wiper arm onto the rear
wiper motor output shaft. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
Fig. 15 Rear Wiper Motor Remove/Install
CAL/REAR WIPERS/WASHERS/REAR WIPER ARM
1 - KEYED SLOT (2)
2 - SWING GATE INNER PANEL
- INSTALLATION).
3 - SCREW (2) (11) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
4 - REAR WIPER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5 - REAR WIPER MOTOR

(9) Loosen the two screws that secure the rear

REAR WIPER/WASHER
wiper motor mounting bracket to the top of the tail- SWITCH
gate inner panel.
(10) Slide the rear wiper motor and mounting DESCRIPTION
bracket forward far enough to disengage the two The rear wiper and washer switches are integral to
mounting screws from the keyed slots in the top of the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
the tailgate inner panel. switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
(11) Remove the rear wiper motor and mounting ING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH -
bracket from the tailgate as a unit. DESCRIPTION).

INSTALLATION OPERATION
(1) Position the rear wiper motor and bracket into The rear wiper and washer switches are integral to
the tailgate as a unit (Fig. 15). the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
(2) Insert the rear wiper motor output shaft switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
through the hole in the tailgate outer panel and ING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH -
engage the two mounting screws into the keyed slots OPERATION).
in the top of tailgate inner panel.
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WIPER ARM PARK RAMP

REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the rear wiper arm support from the
wiper arm park ramp on the right side of the tailgate
just below the rear flip-up glass.
(2) Lift the wiper arm and blade away from the
tailgate until the wiper arm hinge is in its over-cen-
ter position.
(3) Remove the screw that secures the wiper arm
park ramp to the tailgate outer panel (Fig. 16).
(4) Remove the wiper arm park ramp from the
tailgate outer panel.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the wiper arm park ramp onto the
Fig. 16 Wiper Arm Park Ramp Remove/Install
tailgate outer panel (Fig. 16).
1 - SCREW (1)
(2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the 2 - PARK RAMP
wiper arm park ramp to the tailgate outer panel. 3 - RIVET NUT (1)
Tighten the screw to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.). 4 - TAILGATE OUTER PANEL
(3) Lower the rear wiper arm and blade and place
the wiper arm support onto the wiper arm park
ramp.