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
NSWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 8K - 7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
EXTERIOR LAMP BULB SERVICE
INDEX
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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
NSLAMPS 8L - 9
EXTERIOR LAMP SERVICE
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH.............. 14
HEADLAMP MODULE.................... 14
HEADLAMP SWITCH..................... 14
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)............................. 17
FOG LAMP ± TOWN and COUNTRY......... 15
FOG LAMP............................. 14FRONT PARKING AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP ±
TOWN and COUNTRY.................. 15
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP TOWN and
COUNTRY............................ 15
HEADLAMP MODULE.................... 14
LICENSE PLATE LAMP................... 16
TAIL, STOP, TURN SIGNAL AND BACK-UP
LAMP............................... 16
GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP MODULE
Minor amounts of fogging may occur around the
edges of the headlamp lens when exposed to humid
conditions. This is considered normal. The fogging
will dissipate with increased ambient temperature or
headlamp usage.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
Service procedures for the headlamp switch can be
found in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.
More information can be found in Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams.
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH
The headlamp dimmer switch is incorporated into
the multi-function (turn signal) switch. Proper proce-
dures can be found in Group 8J, Turn Signal and
Flashers. More information can be found in Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) From inside engine compartment, remove nuts
holding headlamp module to radiator closure panel.
(3) Remove screw holding top of module to closure
panel.
(4) Remove headlamp module from radiator clo-
sure panel (Fig. 1).
(5) Disconnect wire connectors from back of head-
lamp module.
(6) Separate headlamp module from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place headlamp module in position on vehicle.
(2) Connect wire connectors into back of headlamp
module.
(3) Place headlamp module in position on radiator
closure panel.
(4) Install nuts to hold headlamp module to radia-
tor closure panel.
(5) Install screw to hold top of module to closure
panel.
(6) Verify headlamp operation and alignment.
FOG LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws holding fog lamp to front
bumper fascia (Fig. 2).
(2) Remove fog lamp from fascia.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from body wire har-
ness.
(4) Remove fog lamp from vehicle.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Module ± Typical
8L - 14 LAMPSNS
LAMP BULB SERVICE
INDEX
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL) BULB....................... 12
CITYLIGHT LAMP BULB.................. 9
FOG LAMP BULB........................ 9FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB.......... 8
HEADLAMP BULB....................... 8
LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB............. 12
SIDE REPEATER LAMP BULB............. 10
TAIL LAMP BULB....................... 10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove headlamp module from vehicle.
(3) Remove rubber seal boot (Fig. 1).
(4) Disengage retaining spring clip from headlamp
(Fig. 2).
(5) Pivot spring clip from headlamp bulb removal
path.
(6) Pull headlamp bulb from back of headlamp
(Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers of other possibly oily surface. Reduced
bulb life will result.
(1) Insert headlamp bulb to headlamp.
(2) Pivot spring clip over headlamp bulb.
(3) Engage retaining spring clip to headlamp.
(4) Install rubber seal boot.(5) Engage wire connector to headlamp bulb base.
(6) Install headlamp module into vehicle
(7) Verify headlamp alignment.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove headlamp module from vehicle
Fig. 1 Rubber Boot Seal
Fig. 2 Headlamp Bulb Spring Clip
Fig. 3 Headlamp Bulb
8L - 8 LAMPSNS/GS
LAMP SERVICE
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH............. 13
HEADLAMP SWITCH.................... 13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)............................ 16FOG LAMP............................ 14
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR............ 14
HEADLAMP MODULE................... 13
LICENSE PLATE LAMP.................. 15
SIDE REPEATER LAMP.................. 14
TAIL LAMP............................ 15
GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP SWITCH
Service procedures for the headlamp switch can be
found in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.
More information can be found in Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams.
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH
The headlamp dimmer switch is incorporated into
the multi-function (turn signal) switch. Proper proce-
dures can be found in Group 8J, Turn Signal and
Flashers. More information can be found in Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove bolt holding headlamp module to radi-
ator closure panel (Fig. 1).
(3) From behind the radiator closure panel, remove
the nuts holding the headlamp module to the radia-
tor closure panel.
(4) Separate headlamp module from radiator clo-
sure panel.
(5) Disengage wire connector from headlamp bulb.
(6) Disengage wire connector from headlamp level-
ing motor.
(7) Disengage wire connector for front turn signal
and citylight lamps.(8) Separate headlamp module from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position headlamp module to vehicle.
(2) Engage wire connector for front turn signal and
citylight lamps.
(3) Engage wire connector to headlamp leveling
motor.
(4) Engage wire connector to headlamp bulb.
(5) Position headlamp module to radiator closure
panel.
(6) Press headlamp module rearward until module
is fully seated onto mounting studs.
(7) Install nuts to hold headlamp module to radia-
tor closure panel.
(8) Verify lamp operation.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Module
NS/GSLAMPS 8L - 13
CLOCKSPRING
WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING AIR-
BAG SYSTEM COMPONENT SERVICE
PROCEDURES. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. ALLOW
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR TWO
MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG COMPO-
NENTS.
REMOVAL
(1) Position steering wheel and front wheels
straight ahead.
(2) Release hood latch and open hood.
(3) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
Allow at least two minutes for the reserve capacitor
in the ACM to discharge.
(4) Remove driver airbag from steering wheel (Fig.
7).
(5) Disconnect wire connectors from back of airbag
module.
(6) Remove steering wheel (Fig. 8).
(7) Remove steering column shrouds (Fig. 9).
(8) Disconnect 2-way and 4-way connectors
between the clockspring and the instrument panel
wiring harness.
(9) Remove clockspring from housing assembly by
depressing the two tabs on the clockspring (Fig. 10)
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Do
not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Diagno-
sis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures.
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING AIR-
BAG SYSTEM COMPONENT SERVICE
PROCEDURES. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. ALLOW
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR TWO
MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG COMPO-
NENTS.Fig. 7 Airbag/Horn Switch
Fig. 8 Steering Wheel
Fig. 9 Airbag Clockspring
NSRESTRAINT SYSTEM 8M - 5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ARMING PROCEDURE.................... 1
TIME-OUT PERIOD....................... 2
TRIGGERING THE VTSS................... 2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES................ 2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
BODY CONTROL MODULE................. 2DOOR LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH............ 2
FRONT DOOR AJAR (VTSS TRIGGER)
SWITCH.............................. 2
HOOD AJAR (VTSS TRIGGER) SWITCH...... 3
LIFTGATE AJAR (VTSS TRIGGER) SWITCH.... 3
LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH......... 3
SLIDING DOOR AJAR (VTSS TRIGGER)
SWITCH.............................. 4
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Theft Security
System (VTSS) system, the doors, liftgate, hood and
ignition circuit are monitored by the Body Control
Module (BCM) when the system is armed. The VTSS
will prevent the engine from starting until the BCM
receives a disarm signal. If the VTSS is triggered,
the horn will pulse, headlamps/marker lamps will
flash, and the VTSS warning lamp will flash. If BCM
determines the threat to be false and the VTSS is not
triggered again, the system will shut down and
rearm itself after three minutes. The VTSS monitor-
ing portion of the system is split into two sections.
The engine compartment section and the passenger
compartment section. If a malfunction occurs in the
engine compartment section, the passenger compart-
ment section would still arm and function normally.
If an electrical malfunction occurs in either section of
the system a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) would
be stored the BCM memory to aid system repair.
DTCs can be retrieved using scan tool (DRB)
attached to the diagnostic connector above the accel-
erator pedal.
ENABLING
To initialize the VTSS feature the operator must,
with the engine compartment hood open, cycle the
key in the liftgate key cylinder to the unlock position
giving the BCM a disarm signal. At this time the
visual alarm outputs the headlamps and marker
lamps will function. However the audio alarm output
the horn and engine disable portion of the VTSS will
not function until there has been twenty consecutiveengine run cycles. When this has occurred the total
VTSS will function.
If during alarm being set the BCM receives a
request from the RKE module to enter PANIC mode
the BCM will cancel the alarm, return VTSS armed
state and then perform the RKE PANIC feature.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ARMING PROCEDURE
METHOD-A
(1) With the key removed from the ignition lock
and any door open, actuate one of the following:
²Power door lock button to LOCK,
²Key fob LOCK button
²Door lock key cylinder to locked position.
(2) Close all opened doors.
(3) After the last door is closed, an arming time-
out period of sixteen seconds will start, then the
VTSS will become armed.
METHOD-B
Actuating the key fob transmitter LOCK button,
key locking the front doors or liftgate with the doors
closed and the ignition locked will begin the arming
time-out period. If method-A, 16 second time-out
sequence was in process when method-B was actu-
ated, the 16 second time-out will restart from the
time of the second actuation.
If the security lamp does not illuminate at all upon
final door closure, it indicates that the system is not
arming.
The current VTSS status armed or disarmed shall
be maintained in memory to prevent battery discon-
nects from disarming the system.
NSVEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM 8Q - 1
TIME-OUT PERIOD
The VTSS requires 16 consecutive seconds to time-
out and arm the alarm. If a door is key unlocked, key
fob unlocked. or the ignition is switched ON, the
VTSS will cancel out. To reset the VTSS, perform
methods A or B.
TRIGGERING THE VTSS
After the VTSS is armed, following actions will
trigger the alarm:
²Opening any door.
²Opening the hood
²Turning the ignition to the ON or unlock posi-
tion.
²The ignition switch can be turned to the acces-
sory position without triggering alarm system.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for circuit
information and component locations. Using a scan
tool (DRB). Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Pro-
cedures manual for test procedures.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
BODY CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the lower steering column cover and
the knee blocker reinforcement.
(3) Disconnect the two wire connectors from the
bottom of the Body Control Module (BCM) (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove the bolts holding the Junction Block to
the dash panel mounting bracket.
(5) Remove the Junction Block from the mounting
bracket.
(6) Remove the screws holding BCM to Junction
Block.
(7) Slide the BCM downward to disengage guide
studs on Junction Block from the channels on the
BCM mounting bracket.
(8) Remove the BCM from Junction Block.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
DOOR LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim and water shield.
(2) Close the door window.(3) Disconnect the door lock cylinder switch wire
connector from the door harness and wiring clip from
the impact beam.
(4) Remove the outer handle from the door.
(5) Disengage the lock tab holding switch to the
back of the lock cylinder (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove the switch from the door handle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
FRONT DOOR AJAR (VTSS TRIGGER) SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open the front door.
(2) Remove the screw holding the door ajar switch
to the door B-pillar (Fig. 3).
(3) Remove the door ajar switch from the B-pillar.
Fig. 1 Body Control Module
Fig. 2 Door Lock Cylinder Switch
8Q - 2 VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEMNS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)