AN WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS 8K - 1

WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS

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GENERAL INFORMATION WASHER NOZZLE AND PLUMBING . . . . . . . . . . . 4

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WIPER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WASHER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION WIPER SWITCH AND WASHER SWITCH. . . . . . . 6
WIPER ARM AND BLADE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 INTERMITTENT WIPE RELAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
WIPER LINKAGE AND PIVOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WIPER MOTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WIPER BLADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WIPER SWITCH AND WASHER SWITCH. . . . . . . 2 WIPER ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WIPER LINKAGE AND PIVOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INTERMITTENT WIPE RELAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WIPER MOTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
WASHER RESERVOIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INTERMITTENT WIPE RELAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
WASHER PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WIPER SWITCH AND WASHER SWITCH. . . . . . 11
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WASHER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

GENERAL INFORMATION The windshield wipers will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the Accessory or On positions. A
INTRODUCTION fuse located in the junction block protects the cir-
Windshield wiper and washer systems are stan- cuitry of the windshield wiper system.
dard factory-installed equipment on this model. Refer Following are general descriptions of the major
to 8W-53 - Wipers in Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams components in the windshield wiper system. Refer to
for complete circuit descriptions and diagrams. the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box for more
information on the features, use and operation of the
WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM windshield wiper system.
An intermittent windshield wiper system is stan-
dard equipment on this model. The intermittent wiper WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM
system lets the driver select from either of two wiper An electrically operated windshield washer system
speeds, low or high, or the intermittent wipe delay is standard equipment. A knob on the end of the
mode. A knob on the end of the multi-function switch multi-function switch stalk is depressed toward the
stalk is rotated to select the desired wiper speed, or steering column to activate the washer system. A
the intermittent wipe delay mode and interval. washer reservoir in the engine compartment holds
On models equipped with a base version of the Cen- the washer fluid, which is pressurized by a pump
tral Timer Module (CTM), the intermittent wipe mode when the windshield washer switch is actuated. The
delay times are driver adjustable from about one-half windshield washer pump feeds the pressurized
second to about eighteen seconds. On models equipped washer fluid through the washer system plumbing to
with a high-line version of the CTM, the intermittent the windshield washer nozzles.
wipe mode delay times are speed sensitive. Above A standard equipment low washer fluid warning
about sixteen kilometers-per-hour (ten miles-per-hour) lamp in the instrument cluster will warn the driver
the delay is driver adjustable from about one-half sec- when the washer fluid level needs to be checked.
ond to about eighteen seconds. Below about sixteen Refer to Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems for
kilometers-per-hour (ten miles-per-hour) the high-line more information on this feature.
CTM doubles the delay time, or provides delays of The washers will operate only when the ignition
about one second to about thirty-six seconds. The switch is in the Accessory or On positions. A fuse
intermittent wipe mode is provided by delay logic and located in the junction block protects the circuitry of
relay control circuitry contained within the CTM, and the washer system.
an intermittent wipe relay.
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
Following are general descriptions of the major linkage and pivot module bracket, and the wiper piv-
components in the windshield washer system. Refer ots are secured to the ends of the module bracket.
to the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box for The two wiper pivot crank arms and the wiper
more information on the features, use and operation motor crank arm each have ball studs on their ends.
of the windshield washer system. The motor crank arm ball stud is the longer of the
three. Two drive links connect the motor crank arm
to the pivot crank arms.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The passenger side drive link has a plastic socket-
type bushing on each end. The driver side drive link
WIPER ARM AND BLADE has a plastic socket-type bushing on one end, and a
All Dakota truck models have two 50-centimeter plastic sleeve-type bushing on the other end. The
(19.69-inch) windshield wiper blades with non-re- socket-type bushing on one end of each drive link is
placeable rubber elements (squeegees). The driver snap-fit over the ball stud on the crank arm of its
side and passenger side wiper blades are not inter- respective pivot. The driver side drive link sleeve-
changeable. The driver side blade features an addi- type bushing end is then fit over the motor crank
tional bridge, which provides an additional set of arm ball stud, and the second socket-type bushing of
claws to retain the wiper squeegees than the six sets the passenger side drive link is snap-fit over the
of claws used on the passenger side blade. These exposed end of the motor crank arm ball stud.
wiper blades include an anti-lift feature. The wiper The wiper linkage, pivots, bushings, mounting
blades and squeegees must be oriented correctly bracket, and motor are only serviced as a complete
when installed on the wiper arms for the anti-lift fea- unit. If any part of this assembly is faulty or dam-
ture to be effective. See Wiper Blade in the Removal aged, the entire wiper module must be replaced.
and Installation section of this group for more infor-
mation. WIPER MOTOR
Caution should be exercised to protect the rubber The two-speed permanent magnet wiper motor has
squeegees from any petroleum-based cleaners or con- an integral transmission and park switch. The motor
taminants, which will rapidly deteriorate the rubber. also contains an internal automatic resetting circuit
If the squeegees are damaged, worn, or contami- breaker to protect the motor from overloads.
nated, the entire wiper blade assembly must be The motor is secured to the wiper linkage and
replaced. pivot module bracket with three screws. The wiper
Wiper squeegees exposed to the elements for a long motor output shaft passes through a hole in the mod-
time tend to lose their wiping effectiveness. Periodic ule bracket, where a nut secures the wiper motor
cleaning of the squeegees is suggested to remove crank arm to the motor output shaft.
deposits of salt and road film. The wiper blades, Wiper speed is controlled by current flow to the
arms, and windshield should be cleaned with a proper set of brushes. The wiper motor completes its
sponge or cloth and windshield washer fluid, a mild wipe cycle when the windshield wiper switch on the
detergent, or a non-abrasive cleaner. If the squeegees end of the multi-function switch stalk is turned to
continue to streak or smear, the wiper blades should the Off position, and parks the blades in the lowest
be replaced. portion of the wipe pattern.
The blades are mounted to spring-loaded wiper The windshield wiper linkage, pivots, bushings,
arms. The spring tension of the wiper arms controls mounting bracket, and motor are only serviced as a
the pressure applied to the blades on the glass. The complete unit. If any part of this unit is faulty or
windshield wiper arms are secured by a nut to each damaged, the entire wiper module must be replaced.
of the two wiper pivots that protrude through the
cowl plenum cover/grille panel at the base of the WIPER SWITCH AND WASHER SWITCH
windshield. The windshield wiper and washer switches are
The wiper arms and blades cannot be adjusted or contained in the multi-function switch assembly (Fig.
repaired. If faulty or damaged, they must be 1). The multi-function switch assembly is secured to
replaced. the left side of the steering column. A knob on the
end of the multi-function switch stalk is rotated to
WIPER LINKAGE AND PIVOT select the desired wiper speed or intermittent wipe
The wiper linkage and pivot module is secured delay, or depressed toward the steering column to
with four screws through four rubber grommet-type activate the washer system.
insulators to the cowl plenum panel beneath the cowl The multi-function switch contains circuitry for the
plenum cover/grille panel. The wiper motor is following functions:
secured with screws near the center of the tubular • Turn signals
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
• Hazard warning other modules in the vehicle on the Chrysler Colli-
• Headlamp beam selection sion Detection (CCD) data bus network.
• Headlamp optical horn The CCD data bus network allows the sharing of
• Windshield wipers sensor information. This helps to reduce wire har-
• Windshield washers. ness complexity, reduce internal controller hardware,
The information contained in this group addresses and reduce component sensor current loads. At the
only the switch functions for the windshield wiper same time, this system provides increased reliability,
and washer systems. For information relative to the enhanced diagnostics, and allows the addition of
other switch functions, refer to the proper group. many new feature capabilities.
However, the multi-function switch cannot be Both the base and the high-line versions of the
repaired. If any function of the multi-function switch CTM support the intermittent wipe and wipe-after-
is faulty, or if the switch is damaged, the entire wash features, but only the high-line CTM supports
switch assembly must be replaced. the speed sensitive intermittent wipe. The intermit-
tent wipe relay is one of the outputs that both the
base and the high-line versions of the CTM can con-
trol. Each CTM is programmed to energize or de-en-
ergize the intermittent wipe relay in response to
certain inputs from the windshield wiper and washer
switches and from the windshield wiper motor park
switch.
For the speed sensitive intermittent wipe feature,
the high-line CTM also uses vehicle speed messages,
which are received on the CCD data bus from the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Refer to Group 14
- Fuel Systems for more information on the PCM and
the PCM inputs.
Both versions of the CTM are mounted under the
passenger side end of the instrument panel, outboard
of the instrument panel glove box opening. Refer to
Fig. 1 Multi-Function Switch Central Timer Module in the Removal and Installa-
1 – WINDSHIELD WASHER BUTTON
tion section of Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems
2 – CONTROL STALK
3 – HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
for the service procedures.
4 – WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL See Wiper System in the Diagnosis and Testing
5 – MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH section of this group for diagnosis of the base version
of the CTM. For diagnosis of the high-line version of
the CTM or the CCD data bus, a DRBIIIt scan tool
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual are
Two versions of the Central Timer Module (CTM) recommended. The CTM cannot be repaired and, if
are available on this vehicle, a base version and a faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
high-line version. The base version of the CTM is
used on base models of the vehicle. The base version INTERMITTENT WIPE RELAY
of the CTM combines the functions of a chime/buzzer The intermittent wipe relay is a International
module and an intermittent wipe module into a sin- Standards Organization (ISO) micro-relay. The termi-
gle unit. The base CTM also uses inputs from the nal designations and functions are the same as a con-
door ajar switches, the headlamp switch and the ventional ISO relay. However, the micro-relay
key-in ignition switch to control the output to the terminal orientation (or footprint) is different, cur-
dome lamp circuits, which allows the base CTM to rent capacity is lower, and the relay case dimensions
provide load shedding to help protect the battery are smaller than those of the conventional ISO relay.
from becoming discharged. The intermittent wipe relay is a electromechanical
The high-line version of the CTM is used on high- device that switches battery current to the wind-
line vehicles. The high-line CTM provides all of the shield wiper motor or wiper motor park switch when
functions of the base version CTM, but also is used to the relay coil is grounded by the Central Timer Mod-
control and integrate many of the additional elec- ule (CTM) in response to inputs from the windshield
tronic functions and features included on the high- wiper (multi-function) switch. See Intermittent Wipe
line models. The high-line version of the CTM Relay in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this
contains a central processing unit and interfaces with group for more information.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
The intermittent wipe relay is located in the Power When the fluid level in the reservoir falls below
Distribution Center (PDC), in the engine compart- the pivoting float on the sensor, the float changes
ment. Refer to the PDC label for relay identification position and closes the internal switch contacts of the
and location. sensor. Refer to Low Washer Fluid Warning Lamp in
The intermittent wipe relay cannot be repaired the Diagnosis and Testing section of Group 8E -
and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. Instrument Panel Systems for diagnosis of the low
washer fluid warning lamp and circuit, including the
WASHER RESERVOIR sensor.
The washer fluid reservoir is integral to and The washer fluid level sensor cannot be repaired. If
located on the right end of the upper radiator shroud faulty or damaged, the sensor unit must be replaced.
in the engine compartment. Both the washer pump
and motor unit and the washer fluid level sensor WASHER NOZZLE AND PLUMBING
have barbed nipples, which are installed through a Pressurized washer fluid is fed through a single
rubber grommet seal inserted in holes on the right hose, attached to a barbed nipple on the washer
end of the upper radiator shroud and reservoir unit. pump. The hose is routed from the washer reservoir
The washer pump and washer fluid level sensor are to the dash panel along the top of the right front
retained by an interference fit between the barbed wheelhouse inner panel. At the dash panel, the hose
nipple and the grommet seal, which is a light press passes through a grommet inserted in a hole in the
fit. cowl plenum panel to an in-line fitting located in the
The washer reservoir has a snap-fit filler cap with cowl plenum area, beneath the cowl plenum cover/
a rubber gasket. The cap hinges on and is secured to grille panel.
a molded-in hook formation on the top of the fan A hose from the in-line fitting in the cowl plenum
shroud, just inboard of the reservoir filler neck. The is routed through clips molded into the underside of
washer reservoir grommet seals and filler cap are the cowl plenum cover/grille panel to a wye fitting
each available for service. The washer reservoir is near the passenger side washer nozzle. Hoses from
serviced only as a unit with the upper radiator the wye fitting are routed to the two washer nozzles,
shroud. Refer to Group 7 - Cooling System for the which are snap-fit into openings in the cowl plenum
upper radiator shroud service procedures. cover/grille panel.
The wye fitting includes an integral check valve to
WASHER PUMP prevent the washer fluid from draining from the noz-
The washer pump and motor are mounted near the zles back to the reservoir or from leaking out of the
bottom of the washer reservoir. A barbed nipple on nozzles after washer operation is complete. The two
the pump housing passes through a rubber grommet fluidic washer nozzles are not adjustable. The nozzles
seal installed in a hole near the bottom of the reser- and hose fittings cannot be repaired and, if faulty or
voir. The washer pump is retained by an interference damaged, they must be replaced.
fit between the barbed pump nipple and the grommet
seal, which is a light press fit.
A permanently lubricated and sealed motor is cou- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
pled to a rotor-type pump. Washer fluid is gravity-fed
from the reservoir to the pump. When the motor is WIPER SYSTEM
energized, the pump pressurizes the washer fluid If the problem being diagnosed involves only the
and forces it through the plumbing to the nozzles. pulse wipe or wipe-after-wash modes, see Washer
The washer pump and motor unit cannot be System in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this
repaired. If faulty, the entire washer pump and group. For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to
motor unit must be replaced. 8W-53 - Wipers in Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-

WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
The standard washer fluid level sensor is mounted
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
on the right outboard end of the upper radiator
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
shroud near the front of the windshield washer res-
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
ervoir. A barbed nipple on the sensor is press-fit into
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
a rubber grommet seal installed in a hole in the side
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
of the reservoir.
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
(1) Check the fuse in the junction block. If OK, go (9) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
component as required and replace the faulty fuse. Move the wiper module far enough to access the
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. wiper motor wire harness connector. Measure the
Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the junction resistance between the ground circuit cavity of the
block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open wiper motor wire harness connector and a good
circuit to the ignition switch as required. ground. The meter should read zero ohms. If OK, go
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. to Step 10. If not OK, repair the circuit to ground as
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. required.
Unplug the multi-function switch wire harness con- (10) Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the
nector. Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. Place the multi-
ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery function switch in the positions indicated in the tests
voltage at the fused ignition switch output (run/ac- below, and check for battery voltage at the wiper
cessory) circuit cavity of the multi-function switch motor wire harness connector.
wire harness connector. If OK, go to Step 4. If not (a) Check for battery voltage at the fused igni-
OK, repair the open circuit to the fuse in the junction tion switch output (run/accessory) circuit cavity of
block as required. the wiper motor wire harness connector with the
(4) If the problem being diagnosed involves only wiper switch in any position. If OK, go to Step b. If
the intermittent wipe feature, go to Step 5. If the not OK, repair the open circuit as required.
problem being diagnosed involves all wiper modes, or (b) Check for battery voltage at the wiper switch
only the Low and/or High speed modes, go to Step 7. low speed output circuit cavity of the wiper motor
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. wire harness connector with the wiper switch in
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. the Low position. If OK, go to Step c. If not OK,
Move the Central Timer Module (CTM) from its repair the open circuit as required.
mounting position far enough so that the CTM wire (c) Check for battery voltage at the wiper switch
harness connectors can be accessed. See Central high speed output circuit cavity of the wiper motor
Timer Module in the Removal and Installation sec- wire harness connector with the wiper switch in
tion of Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems for the the High position. If OK, go to Step d. If not OK,
procedures. Unplug the 14-way CTM wire harness repair the open circuit as required.
connector. Check for continuity between the wiper (d) Check for battery voltage at the wiper park
switch mode sense circuit cavities of the multi-func- switch sense circuit cavity of the wiper motor wire
tion switch wire harness connector and the CTM harness connector with the wiper switch in the
14-way wire harness connector. There should be con- Low or High position, then move the switch to the
tinuity. If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the Off position. The meter should switch between bat-
open circuit as required. tery voltage and zero volts while the wipers are
(6) Check for continuity between the windshield cycling. The meter should read battery voltage
wiper switch signal circuit cavities of the multi-func- when the switch is moved to the Off position until
tion switch wire harness connector and the CTM the wipers park, and then read a steady zero volts.
14-way wire harness connector. There should be con- If not OK, replace the faulty wiper motor.
tinuity. If OK, see Intermittent Wipe Relay in the
Diagnosis and Testing section of this group. If not WASHER SYSTEM
OK, repair the open circuit as required. The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
(7) Check for continuity between the two wiper washer pump or wipe-after-wash feature. If the
switch low speed output circuit cavities of the multi- washer pump operates, but no washer fluid is emit-
function switch wire harness connector. There should ted from the washer nozzles, be certain to check the
be continuity. If OK, go to Step 8. If not OK, repair fluid level in the reservoir. Check for ice or other for-
the open circuit as required. eign material in the reservoir, and for pinched, dis-
(8) Test the wiper switch. See Wiper Switch and connected, broken, or incorrectly routed washer
Washer Switch in the Diagnosis and Testing section system plumbing. For circuit descriptions and dia-
of this group for the procedures. If the switch tests grams, refer to 8W-53 - Wipers in Group 8W - Wiring
OK, plug in the multi-function switch wire harness Diagrams.
connector and go to Step 9. If not OK, replace the
faulty switch and test the wiper system operation. If
still not OK, go to Step 9.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- WIPER SWITCH AND WASHER SWITCH
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE See Wiper System and/or Washer System in the
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY Diagnosis and Testing section of this group before
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR testing the multi-function switch. For circuit descrip-
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR tions and diagrams, refer to 8W-53 - Wipers in Group
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR-
INJURY. BAG, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT
Turn the wiper switch to the Low or High speed posi- PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
tion. Check whether the wipers operate. If OK, go to FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
Step 2. If not OK, see Wiper System in the Diagnosis COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
and Testing section of this group. MENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(2) Turn the wiper switch to the Off position.
Depress the washer switch. The washer pump should (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
operate and the wipers should operate for as long as cable.
the washer switch is depressed. The wipers should (2) Unplug the multi-function switch wire harness
continue to operate for about three sweep cycles after connector from the multi-function switch.
the switch is released before they park. If the wipers (3) Using an ohmmeter, perform the switch conti-
are OK, but the washers are not, go to Step 3. If the nuity checks at the switch terminals as shown in the
washers are OK, but the wipers are not, go to Step 5. Multi-Function Switch Continuity chart (Fig. 2).
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Unplug the washer pump wire harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the ground circuit
cavity of the washer pump wire harness connector
and a good ground. The meter should read zero
ohms. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the cir-
cuit to ground as required.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. With the washer
switch depressed, measure the voltage at the washer
switch output circuit cavity of the washer pump wire
harness connector. The meter should read battery
voltage. If OK, replace the faulty pump. If not OK,
repair the open circuit as required.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Move the Central Timer Module (CTM) from its
mounting position far enough so that the CTM wire
harness connectors can be accessed. See Central
Timer Module in the Removal and Installation sec-
tion of Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems for the
procedures. Unplug the 14-way wire harness connec- Fig. 2 Multi-Function Switch Continuity
tor from the CTM. Connect the battery negative
cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. (4) If the switch fails any of the continuity checks,
With the washer switch depressed, check for battery replace the faulty switch. If the switch is OK, repair
voltage at the washer switch sense circuit cavity of the wiper system and/or washer system wire harness
the 14-way CTM wire harness connector. If OK, see circuits as required.
Intermittent Wipe Relay in the Diagnosis and Test-
ing section of this group. If not OK, repair the open
circuit as required.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

INTERMITTENT WIPE RELAY RELAY CIRCUIT TEST

For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to (1) The relay common feed terminal cavity (30) is
8W-53 - Wipers in Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams. connected to the wiper (multi-function) switch. There
should be continuity between the cavity for relay ter-
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- minal 30 and the two fused ignition switch output
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE circuit cavities of the multi-function switch wire har-
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ness connector at all times. If OK, go to Step 2. If not
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR OK, repair the open circuit(s) to the multi-function
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR switch as required.
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- (2) The relay normally closed terminal (87A) is
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- connected to terminal 30 in the de-energized position.
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL There should be continuity between the cavity for
INJURY. relay terminal 87A and the wiper park switch sense
circuit cavities of the wiper motor wire harness con-
nector and the 14-way Central Timer Module (CTM)
RELAY TEST wire harness connector at all times. If OK, go to Step
The intermittent wipe relay (Fig. 3) is located in 3. If not OK, repair the open circuit(s) to the wiper
the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine motor and CTM as required.
compartment. Refer to the PDC label for intermittent (3) The relay normally open terminal (87) is con-
wipe relay identification and location. nected to the common feed terminal (30) in the ener-
Remove the intermittent wipe relay from the PDC gized position. There should be battery voltage at the
as described in the Removal and Installation section cavity for relay terminal 87 with the ignition switch
of this group to perform the following tests: in the On or Accessory positions. If OK, go to Step 4.
(1) A relay in the de-energized position should If not OK, repair the open circuit to the ignition
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and switch as required.
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go (4) The coil battery terminal (86) is connected to
to Step 2. If not OK, replace the faulty relay. the electromagnet in the relay. There should be bat-
(2) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec- tery voltage at the cavity for relay terminal 86 with
tromagnet) should be 75 6 5 ohms. If OK, go to Step the ignition switch in the On or Accessory positions.
3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open circuit
(3) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86. to the ignition switch as required.
There should now be continuity between terminals (5) The coil ground terminal (85) is connected to
30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A the electromagnet in the relay. It is grounded by the
and 30. If OK, see Relay Circuit Test in the Diagno- CTM to energize the relay and cycle the wiper motor.
sis and Testing section of this group. If not OK, Check for continuity between the cavity for relay ter-
replace the faulty relay. minal 85 and the intermittent wiper relay control cir-
cuit cavity of the 14-way CTM wire harness
connector. There should be continuity. If OK, replace
the faulty base version CTM; or, use a DRB scan tool
and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual for
diagnosis of the high-line version CTM. If not OK,
repair the open circuit to the CTM as required.

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

Fig. 3 Intermittent Wipe Relay

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (1) Open the hood of the vehicle.

(2) Carefully pry the plastic nut cap off of the nut
WIPER BLADE on the pivot end of the wiper arm (Fig. 5).

NOTE: The driver side and passenger side wiper

blades are not interchangeable. The driver side wiper
blade has an extra bridge and eight pairs of claws
securing the wiper element. The passenger side
wiper blade has six pairs of claws securing the wiper
element. The notched retainer end of both wiper ele-
ments should always be oriented towards the end of
the wiper blade that is nearest to the wiper pivot.

(1) Turn the windshield wiper switch to the On

position. By turning the ignition switch to the On
and Off positions, cycle the wiper blades to a conve-
nient working location on the windshield.
(2) Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade and
element off of the windshield glass.
(3) To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm,
push the release tab under the arm tip and slide the Fig. 5 Wiper Arm Remove/Install
blade away from the tip towards the pivot end of the 1 – NUT CAP
arm (Fig. 4). 2 – WIPER ARM AND BLADE
3 – NUT

(3) Remove the nut that secures the wiper arm to

the wiper pivot.
(4) Use a battery terminal puller to remove the
wiper arm from the wiper pivot (Fig. 6).

Fig. 4 Wiper Blade Remove/Install - Typical

1 – RELEASE TAB

(4) To install the wiper blade on the wiper arm,

slide the blade retainer into the U-shaped formation
on the tip of the wiper arm until the release tab
snaps into its locked position. Be certain that the
notched retainer for the wiper element is oriented
towards the end of the wiper blade that is nearest to
the wiper pivot.
Fig. 6 Wiper Arm Puller
1 – WIPER ARM
WIPER ARM 2 – WIPER PIVOT
3 – BATTERY TERMINAL PULLER
CAUTION: The use of a screwdriver or other prying
tool to remove a wiper arm may distort it. This dis-
tortion could allow the arm to come off of the pivot
shaft, regardless of how carefully it is installed.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(5) Install the arm and blade with the wiper motor
in the Park position. See the Wiper Arm Installation
illustration (Fig. 7).

Fig. 8 Cowl Plenum Cover/Grille Panel Weatherstrip

1 – COWL GRILLE
2 – WEATHERSTRIP

Fig. 7 Wiper Arm Installation (6) Remove the one plastic push-in retainer that
1 – WIPER ALIGNMENT LINES 6 15 mm (6 0.59 in.)
secures the rear corner on each side of the cowl ple-
num cover/grille panel to the windshield reveal moul-
ding.
(6) Mount the arms on the pivot shafts so that the (7) Unsnap the slotted center hole on each side of
front and rear edges of the wiper blade are aligned the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from the adhesive-
with the wiper alignment lines concealed in the backed snap fastener. This fastener is secured to the
upper margin of the lower windshield blackout area, top of each cowl side panel with an adhesive backing,
6 15 mm (6 0.59 in.). and should not be removed during cowl plenum cov-
(7) Install the wiper arm pivot nuts and tighten to er/grille panel removal.
24 N·m (212 in. lbs.). (8) Lift the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from the
(8) Operate the wipers with the windshield glass cowl top far enough to access the windshield washer
wet, then turn the wiper switch to the Off position. nozzle and vacuum plumbing near the right end of
Check for the correct wiper arm positioning and the cowl plenum.
readjust if required. (9) Disconnect the windshield washer supply hose
(9) Install the plastic nut caps onto the wiper arm at the in-line connector.
pivot nuts. (10) Disconnect the vacuum supply hose from the
vacuum reservoir, which is secured to the underside
WIPER LINKAGE AND PIVOT of the right end of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
The wiper linkage and pivots can only be removed (Fig. 10).
from or installed in the vehicle as a unit with the (11) Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
wiper motor. See Wiper Motor in the Removal and from the vehicle and set it aside.
Installation section of this group for the procedures. (12) Remove the four screws that secure the wiper
module to the cowl plenum panel (Fig. 11).
WIPER MOTOR (13) Move the wiper module as required to access
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative the wiper motor wire harness connector.
cable. (14) Unplug the wiper motor wire harness connec-
(2) Remove the wiper arms from the wiper pivots. tor from the wiper motor.
See Wiper Arms in the Removal and Installation sec- (15) Remove the wiper module from the cowl ple-
tion of this group for the procedures. num.
(3) Remove the weatherstrip along the front edge (16) Reverse the removal procedures to install. Be
of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel and the cowl certain that the washer nozzle hoses are correctly
plenum panel (Fig. 8). routed and installed in the retainers on the under-
(4) Remove the four plastic nuts that secure the side of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel. Tighten
cowl plenum cover/grille panel to the studs on the the mounting screws to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.).
cowl top panel near the base of the windshield (Fig.
9).
(5) Remove the one plastic rivet that secures the
front corner on each side of the cowl plenum cover/
grille panel to the cowl plenum panel.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

Fig. 9 Cowl Plenum Cover/Grille Panel Remove/Install

1 – PLASTIC RIVET (2) 4 – STUD (4)
2 – PLASTIC NUT (4) 5 – COWL PLENUM COVER/GRILLE PANEL
3 – PUSH—IN PLASTIC RETAINER (2)

Fig. 10 Vacuum Reservoir

1 – VACUUM SUPPLY CONNECTOR
2 – COWL PLENUM COVER/GRILLE PANEL
3 – VACUUM RESERVOIR
4 – SCREWS

Fig. 11 Wiper Module Remove/Install

1 – WIPER MODULE
2 – SCREWS
3 – CONNECTOR
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INTERMITTENT WIPE RELAY (3) Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative the steering column (Fig. 13).
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) (Fig. 12).

Fig. 12 Power Distribution Center

1 – CLIP
2 – BATTERY
3 – TRAY
4 – NEGATIVE CABLE
5 – POSITIVE CABLE Fig. 13 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install -
6 – CLIP Typical
7 – FENDER INNER SHIELD 1 – STEERING WHEEL
8 – POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER 2 – TILT LEVER
3 – UPPER SHROUD
(3) Refer to the label on the PDC cover for inter- 4 – PANEL BRACKET
5 – SPACER
mittent wipe relay identification and location.
6 – TOE PLATE
(4) Unplug the intermittent wipe relay from the 7 – NUT
PDC. 8 – LOWER SHROUD
(5) Install the intermittent wipe relay by aligning 9 – CLOCK SPRING
the relay terminals with the cavities in the PDC and 10 – NUT
pushing the relay firmly into place.
(6) Install the PDC cover.
(4) Remove the lower fixed column shroud.
(7) Connect the battery negative cable.
(5) Move the upper fixed column shroud far
(8) Test the relay operation.
enough to access the rear of the multi-function
switch (Fig. 14).
WIPER SWITCH AND WASHER SWITCH (6) Remove the tamper proof mounting screws (a
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- Snap On tamper proof torx bit TTXR20B2 or equiva-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE lent is required) that secure the multi-function
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY switch to the steering column.
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR (7) Gently pull the switch away from the steering
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR column far enough to access and remove the multi-
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- function switch wire harness connector screw.
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- (8) Unplug the wire harness connector from the
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL multi-function switch.
INJURY. (9) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Tighten the fasteners as follows:
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative • Multi-function switch wire harness connector
cable. screw - 2 N·m (17 in. lbs.)
(2) If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the tilt • Multi-function switch mounting screws - 2 N·m
steering column lever. (17 in. lbs.).
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
WASHER PUMP
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector from the connector receptacle on the
washer pump (Fig. 16).

Fig. 14 Multi-Function Switch Connector

1 – WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
2 – SCREW
3 – WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
4 – MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
5 – WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
6 – CLOCKSPRING
7 – IGNITION SWITCH

WASHER SYSTEM
WASHER RESERVOIR
The washer reservoir is integral to the right end of
the upper radiator shroud in the engine compartment
(Fig. 15). Refer to Group 7 - Cooling System for the
proper upper radiator shroud service procedures.
Fig. 16 Washer Pump and Washer Fluid Level
Sensor Remove/Install
1 – WASHER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP
2 – UPPER RADIATOR SHROUD
3 – WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR
4 – WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
5 – WASHER SUPPLY HOSE
6 – WASHER PUMP
7 – WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR

(3) Disconnect the washer supply hose from the

outlet nipple of the washer pump. Drain the washer
fluid from the reservoir into a clean container for
reuse.
(4) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed inlet nipple of
Fig. 15 Washer Reservoir Remove/Install the washer pump out of the rubber grommet seal in
1 – UPPER RADIATOR SHROUD the reservoir. Care must be taken not to damage the
2 – WASHER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP reservoir.
3 – RIGHT FRONT FENDER (5) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the res-
4 – WASHER SUPPLY HOSE ervoir and discard.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(6) Reverse the removal procedures to install. (4) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
Always use a new rubber grommet seal in the flat-bladed tool, gently pry the washer fluid level sen-
washer reservoir. sor out of the rubber grommet seal. Care must be
taken not to damage the reservoir.
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR (5) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the res-
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative ervoir and discard.
cable. (6) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
(2) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har- Always use a new rubber grommet seal in the
ness connector from the connector receptacle on the washer reservoir.
washer fluid level sensor (Fig. 16).
(3) Disconnect the washer supply hose from the WASHER NOZZLE
outlet nipple of the washer pump. Drain the washer (1) Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
fluid from the reservoir into a clean container for from the cowl top. See Wiper Motor in the Removal
reuse. and Installation section of this group for the proce-
dures.
NOTE: The pivoting float of the washer fluid sensor (2) From the underside of the cowl plenum cover/
must be in a horizontal position within the reservoir grille panel, disconnect the washer supply hose from
in order to be removed. With the reservoir empty the nozzle fitting.
and held in an upright position, the pivoting float (3) From the underside of the cowl plenum cover/
will orient itself to the horizontal position when the grille panel, compress the retaining tabs of the
sensor connector receptacle is pointed straight washer nozzle and push the nozzle out through the
downwards. top of the panel.
(4) Reverse the removal procedures to install.