
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
CONTENTS
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REAR WIPER AND WASHER................ 9WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER......... 1
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES................ 1
FAILED PARK SWITCH.................... 2
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH................. 4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH................. 4
WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE............. 4
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE ELEMENT....... 6WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE................ 5
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR............... 6
WIPER ARM............................. 7
WIPER LINKAGE......................... 7
WIPER UNIT............................ 7
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WIPER BLADES.......................... 8
ADJUSTMENTS
WIPER ARM ALIGNMENT.................. 8
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, SEE GROUP 8M, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. DISCONNECT THE NEGA-
TIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE SER-
VICING COMPONENTS INVOLVING THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG
AND PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
The windshield wipers can be operated with the
windshield wiper switch when the ignition switch is
in the RUN or ACCESSORY positions. The wind-
shield wiper system is protected by a 40 amp fuse (9)
located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in
the engine compartment. The windshield washer cir-
cuit is protected by a 6 amp fuse (9) located in the
Junction Block. The wiper motor has permanent
magnetic fields. The speeds are determined by cur-
rent flow to the appropriate set of brushes inside the
motor. The current flow is controlled by the multi-
function switch stalk mounted wiper switch, high
speed/low speed relays located in the PDC. The speed
sensitive intermittent wiper is controlled by the BodyControl Module (BCM). The intermittent mode, with
the vehicle traveling greater than 10.4 mph, has a
range of 0.5 to 18 seconds. With the vehicle traveling
less than 10.4 mph, and the time delay is not
adjusted, time delay doubles to a range of 1 to 36
seconds. The wiper arms will park at the base of the
windshield just above the cowl cover after the wiper
switch is turned OFF.
The windshield wiper motor and linkage is located
in an integral wiper unit at the rear of the engine
compartment. The wiper unit must be removed to
gain access to the wiper motor.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
The windshield wiper system operates in several
modes:
²Low and high speed normal wipe
²Speed sensitive intermittent wipe
²Wipe after wash
²Pulse wipe
²Park (switch OFF)
The windshield wiper circuits are continuously
monitored and controlled by the Body Control Mod-
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ule (BCM). If a problem occurs in the electronic com-
ponents, wiring, switch (except integral motor park
switch) and wiper motor a Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) will be stored in the BCM memory. DTC's can
be retrieved using a scan tool (DRB). Refer to proper
Body Diagnostic Procedures manual for DTC descrip-
tions and retrieval information.
The windshield wiper park switch and circuit is
monitored by the BCM. The park switch and circuit
can be tested using the Wiper System Diagnosis
chart.
FAILED PARK SWITCH
If the wiper park switch has failed the windshield
wipers will operate as follows:SWITCH OFFÐWipers stop in current location
regardless of the park signal.
INTERMITTENT MODEÐWipers operate at low
speed for one or more extra wipes or continuously.
LOW SPEEDÐWipers operate at low speed.
HIGH SPEEDÐWipers operate at high speed.
PULSE WIPEÐWipers will not operate.
WIPE AFTER WASHÐWipers operate at low
speed in any mode setting. Wipers operate only while
wash button is depressed with switch in OFF mode,
wipers stop in mid-cycle when button is released.
The windshield wiper park switch and circuit is
monitored by the BCM. The park switch and circuit
can be tested using the Wiper System Diagnosis
table.
WIPER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
WIPER BLADES DO NOT PARK
PROPERLY1. WIPER ARMS IMPROPERLY
PARKED.
2. WIPER ARMS ARE LOOSE ON
PIVOT SHAFT.
3. MOTOR CRANK LOOSE AT
OUTPUT SHAFT.1. REMOVE WIPER ARMS AND
REPARK. REFER TO WIPER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
2. REMOVE WIPER ARM AND
REPARK. REFER TO WIPER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
3. REMOVE WIPER ARM, RUN
WIPER MOTOR TO PARK
POSITION AND REMOVE THE
MODULE. WITHOUT ROTATING
THE MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT,
REMOVE THE CRANK AND CLEAN
ANY FOREIGN MATTER FROM
THE MOTOR SHAFT. INSTALL THE
MOTOR CRANK IN ITS ORIGINAL
POSITION.
MOTOR STOPS IN ANY
POSITION WHEN THE SWITCH
IS TURNED OFF1. OPEN PARK CIRCUIT. 1. CHECK PARK SWITCH BY
DISCONNECTING THE WIRE
CONNECTOR AND APPLY
BATTERY VOLTAGE TO PIN 4.
PLACE A JUMPER WIRE FROM
PIN 2 TO PIN 3 AND THEN TO AN
EXTERNAL GROUND. REPLACE
MOTOR IF IT DOES NOT PARK.
MOTOR WILL NOT STOP WHEN
THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF1. FAULTY SWITCH.
2. LOCK OF DYNAMIC BRAKE ON
WET GLASS.1. CHECK SWITCH IN LOW, HIGH
AND INTERMITTENT POSITION.
2. ENSURE PARK SWITCH HAS
CLEAN GROUND.
WIPER BLADES SLAP AGAINST
COWL SCREEN OR WINDOW
MOLDINGS.1. WIPER ARMS ARE PARKED
INCORRECTLY.1. PARK WIPER ARMS. REFER TO
WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

WIPER ARM
CAUTION: The Driver side wiper arm must be parked
above the passenger side. Failure to do so will result
in damage to the arms, blades, or system.
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the clip holding outside end of the
wiper arm pivot cover to the wiper arm.
(2) Lift the arm cap upward.
(3) Remove the nut holding wiper arm to the wiper
pivot.
(4) Using a suitable two jaw puller, separate the
wiper arm from the wiper pivot (Fig. 11).
INSTALLATION
(1) Verify that the wiper motor and linkage are in
the park position.
(2) Place the wiper arm in position over the wiper
pivot (Fig. 12). Refer to Alignment.
(3) Install the nut to hold the wiper arm to the
wiper pivot. Tighten nut to 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.).
(4) Push the arm cap cover down.
(5) Engage clip to the hold outside end of wiper
arm pivot cover to the wiper arm.
WIPER UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the wiper arms.
(2) Remove the cowl cover. Refer to Group 23 Body
for proper procedure.
(3) Release the hood latch and open hood.
(4) Disconnect the positive lock on the wiper unit
wire connector (Fig. 13).
(5) Disconnect the wiper unit wire connector from
the engine compartment wire harness.
(6) Disconnect the windshield washer hose from
coupling inside unit.(7) Disconnect the drain tubes from nipples on bot-
tom of the wiper unit.
(8) Remove nuts holding wiper unit to lower wind-
shield fence.
(9) Remove bolts holding the wiper unit to the
dash panel (Fig. 14).
(10) Lift wiper unit from weld-studs on lower
windshield fence.
CAUTION: Do not allow wiper unit to rest on brake
master cylinder reservoir, damage to brake system
can result.
(11) Remove wiper unit.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
WIPER LINKAGE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the windshield wiper unit from vehicle.
Fig. 11 Wiper Arm Removal
Fig. 12 Wiper Arm Adjustment
Fig. 13 Wiper Unit Wire Connector
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REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear wiper arm.
(2) Open liftgate.
(3) Remove liftgate trim panel.
(4) Disconnect wire connector from rear wiper
motor.
(5) Remove screws holding rear wiper motor to lift-
gate (Fig. 3).
(6) Remove wiper motor from liftgate.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
REAR WIPER ARM
REMOVAL
(1) Lift and hold wiper blade away from rear win-
dow.
(2) Lift lock holding wiper arm to wiper pivot
upward.
(3) Allow wiper arm to rest against lock.
(4) Pull wiper from pivot (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
REAR WIPER BLADE
REMOVAL
(1) Lift wiper blade away from rear window.
(2) Release latch holding blade to wiper arm (Fig.
5).
(3) Remove blade from wiper arm.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
REAR WIPER BLADE ELEMENT
Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Element in this
section.
Fig. 3 Rear Window Wiper Motor
Fig. 4 Rear Wiper Arm
Fig. 5 Rear Wiper Arm
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

LAMPS
CONTENTS
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BULB APPLICATION...................... 25
EXTERIOR LAMP BULB SERVICE............ 9
EXTERIOR LAMP SERVICE................. 14HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT................... 5
INTERIOR LAMPS........................ 18
LAMP DIAGNOSIS........................ 1
LAMP DIAGNOSIS
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ELECTRONIC DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL).1
GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................... 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES................ 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
NS vehicles use lighting on the interior and exte-
rior of the vehicle for illuminating and indicating
purposes. Lighting circuits are protected by fuses.
Lighting circuits require an overload protected power
source, on/off device, lamps and body ground to oper-
ate properly. Plastic lamps require a wire in the har-
ness to supply body ground to the lamp socket.
Replace sockets and bulbs that are corroded.
Some of the interior and exterior lighting functions
are governed by the body controller. The headlamp,
dome, and the door ajar switches provide signals to
the body controller. The body controller in turn acti-
vates relay(s) in order to provide either a ground or
feed line to the appropriate lamp(s).
Wire connectors can make intermittent contact or
become corroded. Before coupling wire connectors,
inspect the terminals inside the connector. Male ter-
minals should not be bent or disengaged from the
insulator. Female terminals should not be sprung
open or disengaged from the insulator. Bent and
sprung terminals can be repaired using needle nose
pliers and pick tool. Corroded terminals appear
chalky or green. Corroded terminals should be
replaced to avoid recurrence of the problem symp-
toms.
Begin electrical system failure diagnosis by testing
related fuses in the fuse block and power distribution
center. Verify that bulbs are in good condition andtest continuity of the circuit ground. Refer to Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams, for component location and cir-
cuit information.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED
WHEN SERVICING GLASS COMPONENTS. PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
Do not use bulbs with higher candle power than
indicated in the Bulb Application table at the end of
this group. Damage to lamp and/or Daytime Run-
ning Lamp Module can result.
Do not use fuses, circuit breakers or relays hav-
ing greater amperage value than indicated on the
fuse panel or in the Owners Manual.
When it is necessary to remove components to ser-
vice another, it should not be necessary to apply
excessive force or bend a component to remove it.
Before damaging a trim component, verify hidden
fasteners or captured edges are not holding the com-
ponent in place.
ELECTRONIC DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL)
The Combination Flasher/DRL is a module provid-
ing turn signal, hazard warning, and daytime run-
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ning light functions (for Canadian vehicles), and has
been designed with internal relays to take advantage
of low current switching requirements in the vehicle.
It is plugged into the junction block at positions
three and four (Fig. 1), where all wiring associated
with its operation is terminated. The junction block
is adjacent to and left of the steering column of the
vehicle. For diagnostic information refer to Group 8J,
Turn Signal and Flashers.
On vehicles built for use in the United States, only
position four is used. Vehicles built for use in Canada
utilize both positions three and four.
To gain access to the device, remove the lower
steering column cover and knee blocker. Refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.SYSTEM FUNCTION
The combination-flasher/DRL may be operated in
its hazard warning mode either with or without the
ignition circuit being active. However, in order to
operate in the turn signal mode or the DRL mode,
the ignition circuit must be completed to the module.
While the combination-flasher portion is idle, there
is no current drawn through the module. The device
does not become active in the turn signal or hazard
warning modes until a signal ground circuit is sup-
plied to either of the turn signal inputs or the hazard
warning input. With the ignition OFF, there is no
current drawn through the module.
While the ignition is ON, the front turn signal fil-
aments are illuminated steadily thus providing the
DRL function. The DRL function may be inhibited by
applying a signal ground input from either the park
brake circuit or the headlamp relay activation circuit.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
When a vehicle experiences problems with the
headlamp system, verify the condition of the battery
connections, charging system, headlamp bulbs, wire
connectors, relay, high beam dimmer switch and
headlamp switch. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Dia-
grams, for component locations and circuit informa-
tion.
Fig. 1 Junction Block Terminal PINS
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

EXTERIOR LAMP BULB SERVICE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL) BULB........................ 13
FOG LAMP BULB ± TOWN and COUNTRY..... 11
FOG LAMP BULB........................ 10
FRONT PARKING AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP
BULB ± TOWN and COUNTRY............ 12
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB TOWN and
COUNTRY............................ 11HEADLAMP BULB ± TOWN & COUNTRY....... 9
HEADLAMP BULB........................ 9
LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB.............. 13
PARKING AND TURN SIGNAL BULB......... 11
TAIL, STOP, TURN SIGNAL AND BACK-UP
LAMP BULB.......................... 12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) From behind radiator closure panel, disconnect
wire connector from back of headlamp bulb base.
(3) Rotate headlamp bulb retaining ring counter-
clockwise.
(4) Remove retaining ring from headlamp (Fig. 1).
(5) Pull headlamp bulb from back of headlamp.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
(1) From behind radiator closure panel, insert
headlamp bulb into back of headlamp.
(2) Engage retaining ring onto headlamp (Fig. 1).(3) Rotate headlamp bulb retaining ring clockwise.
(4) Connect wire connector into headlamp bulb
base.
(5) Verify headlamp alignment.
HEADLAMP BULB ± TOWN & COUNTRY
HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) From behind radiator closure panel, disconnect
wire connector from back of high headlamp bulb
base.
(3) Rotate headlamp bulb counterclockwise and
pull bulb from back of headlamp module (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
(1) Insert bulb into the back of the headlamp mod-
ule.
(2) Rotate headlamp bulb clockwise to engage
bulb.
(3) Connect wire connector to the low beam head-
lamp. Verify headlamp bulb operation
(4) Verify headlamp alignment.
HEADLAMP LOW BEAM
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove the three headlamp mounting nuts.
(3) Remove one attaching screw on top of the
crossmember.
(4) Disconnect wire connector from the back of the
low beam headlamp bulb base (Fig. 4).
Fig. 1 Headlamp Bulb
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(5) Rotate headlamp bulb retainer counterclock-
wise and disengage retainer from headlamp (Fig. 3).
(6) Pull headlamp bulb from back of the headlamp
module.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
(1) Place headlamp bulb into headlamp module.
(2) Rotate headlamp bulb retainer clockwise to
engage retainer.
(3) Connect wire connector to the low beam head-
lamp. Verify headlamp bulb operation
(4) Install the headlamp module.
(5) Verify headlamp alignment.
FOG LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fog lamp from vehicle.
(2) Remove rear cover from fog lamp.
(3) Disengage wire clip holding bulb in fog lamp
(Fig. 5).
(4) Hinge wire retainer clip out of bulb removal
path.
(5) Pull bulb from lamp.
(6) Disconnect wire connector from fog lamp wire
harness.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other oily surfaces, reduced bulb life
will result.
Fig. 2 Headlamp High Beam Bulb ± T&C
Fig. 3 Low Beam Headlamp Retainer
Fig. 4 Headlamp Low Beam Bulb ± T&C
Fig. 5 Fog Lamp Bulb
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