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INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the element vertebra (Fig. 16) into claw
at the open end of the wiper blade and through each
claw location along the blade.
(2) Engage clip to hold wiper element to wiper
blade.
(3) Test wiper effectiveness using washer mode
and align if necessary.
WIPER LINKAGE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the windshield wiper unit from vehicle.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/
WIPER MODULE - REMOVAL).
(2) Place the wiper unit on a suitable work sur-
face.
(3) Remove nuts holding the cowl cover brackets to
the wiper unit.
(4) Remove cowl cover brackets from the wiper
unit.
(5) Remove nuts holding linkage and motor mount
plate to the wiper unit (Fig. 17).
(6) Remove the wiper linkage from the wiper unit.
(7) Disconnect the wire connectors from back of
the wiper motor (Fig. 18).
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the wire harness connector (Fig. 18).
(2) Install the linkage on the wiper unit (Fig. 17).
(3) Install the nut holding the linkage and mount
plate to the wiper unit.
(4) Install the cowl cover brackets to the wiper
nut.
(5) Install the cowl cover.
(6) Install the wiper arms and blades.
Fig. 18 WIPER MOTOR CONNECTOR
1 - WIPER MOTOR
2 - WIPER UNIT
3 - WIRE CONNECTORS
Fig. 17 WIPER LINKAGE
1 - MOTOR MOUNT PLATE
2 - WIPER LINKAGE
3 - WIPER UNIT
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WIRING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION...... 8Wa-01-1
COMPONENT INDEX................. 8Wa-02-1
POWER DISTRIBUTION.............. 8Wa-10-1
GROUND DISTRIBUTION............. 8Wa-15-1
BUS COMMUNICATIONS............. 8Wa-18-1
CHARGING SYSTEM................. 8Wa-20-1
STARTING SYSTEM................. 8Wa-21-1
FUEL/IGNITION SYSTEM............. 8Wa-30-1
TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.... 8Wa-31-1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL........... 8Wa-33-1
ANTILOCK BRAKES.................. 8Wa-35-1
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM.... 8Wa-39-1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.............. 8Wa-40-1
HORN/CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET . 8Wa-41-1
AIR CONDITIONING-HEATER.......... 8Wa-42-1
AIRBAG SYSTEM................... 8Wa-43-1
INTERIOR LIGHTING................. 8Wa-44-1
BODY CONTROL MODULE............ 8Wa-45-1MESSAGE CENTER.................. 8Wa-46-1
AUDIO SYSTEM.................... 8Wa-47-1
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER........... 8Wa-48-1
OVERHEAD CONSOLE................ 8Wa-49-1
FRONT LIGHTING................... 8Wa-50-1
REAR LIGHTING.................... 8Wa-51-1
TURN SIGNALS..................... 8Wa-52-1
WIPERS........................... 8Wa-53-1
TRAILER TOW...................... 8Wa-54-1
POWER WINDOWS.................. 8Wa-60-1
POWER DOOR LOCKS............... 8Wa-61-1
POWER MIRRORS.................. 8Wa-62-1
POWER SEATS..................... 8Wa-63-1
SPLICE INFORMATION............... 8Wa-70-1
CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS.............. 8Wa-80-1
CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONS BUX . 8Wa-90-1
SPLICE LOCATIONS BUX............. 8Wa-95-1 RGWIRING
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8W-01 WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION............................1
WARNING...............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................5
WIRING HARNESS......................5
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................6
TESTING OF VOLTAGE POTENTIAL.........6
TESTING FOR CONTINUITY...............6
TESTING FOR SHORT TO GROUND.........6
TESTING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND ON
FUSES POWERING SEVERAL LOADS........7
TESTING FOR VOLTAGE DROP............7
SPECIAL TOOLS..........................8
CONNECTOR - AUGAT
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................8CONNECTOR - MOLEX
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION............................9
CONNECTOR - THOMAS AND BETTS
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION...........................10
DIODE
REMOVAL..............................10
INSTALLATION...........................10
TERMINAL
REMOVAL..............................11
INSTALLATION...........................11
WIRE
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................11
STANDARD PROCEDURE - WIRE SPLICING . . 11
WIRING DIAGRAM
INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION - HOW TO USE WIRING
DIAGRAMS
DaimlerChrysler Corporation wiring diagrams are
designed to provide information regarding the vehi-
cles wiring content. In order to effectively use the
wiring diagrams to diagnose and repair
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles, it is important
to understand all of their features and characteris-
tics.
Diagrams are arranged such that the power (B+)
side of the circuit is placed near the top of the page,
and the ground (B-) side of the circuit is placed near
the bottom of the page (Fig. 1).
All switches, components, and modules are shown
in the at rest position with the doors closed and the
key removed from the ignition (Fig. 2).Components are shown two ways. A solid line
around a component indicates that the component is
complete. A dashed line around the component indi-
cates that the component is being shown is not com-
plete. Incomplete components have a reference
number to indicate the page where the component is
shown complete.
It is important to realize that no attempt is made
on the diagrams to represent components and wiring
as they appear on the vehicle. For example, a short
piece of wire is treated the same as a long one. In
addition, switches and other components are shown
as simply as possible, with regard to function only.
SYMBOLS
International symbols are used throughout the wir-
ing diagrams. These symbols are consistent with
those being used around the world (Fig. 3).
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Fig. 3 WIRING DIAGRAM SYMBOLS
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TERMINOLOGY
This is a list of terms and definitions used in the
wiring diagrams.
LHD .................Left Hand Drive Vehicles
RHD................Right Hand Drive Vehicles
ATX . . Automatic Transmissions-Front Wheel Drive
MTX....Manual Transmissions-Front Wheel Drive
AT ....Automatic Transmissions-Rear Wheel Drive
MT .....Manual Transmissions-Rear Wheel Drive
SOHC...........Single Over Head Cam Engine
DOHC..........Double Over Head Cam Engine
Built-Up-Export.......... Vehicles Built For Sale
In Markets Other Than North America
Except-Built-Up-Export.... Vehicles Built For Sale
In North America
WARNINGS - GENERAL
WARNINGSprovide information to prevent per-
sonal injury and vehicle damage. Below is a list of
general warnings that should be followed any time a
vehicle is being serviced.
WARNING:: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR
EYE PROTECTION.
WARNING: USE SAFETY STANDS ANYTIME A PRO-
CEDURE REQUIRES BEING UNDER A VEHICLE.
WARNING: BE SURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH
ALWAYS IS IN THE OFF POSITION, UNLESS THE
PROCEDURE REQUIRES IT TO BE ON.
WARNING: SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN
WORKING ON ANY VEHICLE. AN AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN PARK. A MANUAL
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN NEUTRAL.
WARNING: OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY IN A
WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS
WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESPECIALLY THE
FAN AND BELTS.
WARNING: TO PREVENT SERIOUS BURNS, AVOID
CONTACT WITH HOT PARTS SUCH AS THE RADIA-
TOR, EXHAUST MANIFOLD(S), TAIL PIPE, CATA-
LYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER.WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FLAME OR SPARKS
NEAR THE BATTERY. GASES ARE ALWAYS
PRESENT IN AND AROUND THE BATTERY.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE RINGS, WATCHES,
LOOSE HANGING JEWELRY AND LOOSE CLOTH-
ING.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIRING HARNESS
TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
When diagnosing a problem in an electrical circuit
there are several common tools necessary. These tools
are listed and explained below.
²Jumper Wire - This is a test wire used to con-
nect two points of a circuit. It can be used to bypass
an open in a circuit.
WARNING: NEVER USE A JUMPER WIRE ACROSS
A LOAD, SUCH AS A MOTOR, CONNECTED
BETWEEN A BATTERY FEED AND GROUND.
²Voltmeter - Used to check for voltage on a cir-
cuit. Always connect the black lead to a known good
ground and the red lead to the positive side of the
circuit.
CAUTION: Most of the electrical components used
in today's vehicles are Solid State. When checking
voltages in these circuits, use a meter with a 10 -
megohm or greater impedance rating.
²Ohmmeter - Used to check the resistance
between two points of a circuit. Low or no resistance
in a circuit means good continuity.
CAUTION: Most of the electrical components used
in today's vehicles are Solid State. When checking
resistance in these circuits use a meter with a 10 -
megohm or greater impedance rating. In addition,
make sure the power is disconnected from the cir-
cuit. Circuits that are powered up by the vehicle's
electrical system can cause damage to the equip-
ment and provide false readings.
²Probing Tools - These tools are used for probing
terminals in connectors (Fig. 4)Select the proper size
tool from Special Tool Package 6807, and insert it
into the terminal being tested. Use the other end of
the tool to insert the meter probe.
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