2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Tail shaft

²Do not allow towing equipment to contact the
disabled vehicle's fuel tank.
²Do not allow anyone under the disabled vehicle
while it is lifted by the towing device.
²Do not allow passengers to ride in a vehicle
being towed.
²Always observe state and local laws regarding
towing regulations.
²Do not tow a vehicle in a manner that could
jeopardize the safety of the operator, pedestrians or
other motorists.
²Do not attach tow chains, T-hooks, or J-hooks to
a bumper, steering linkage, drive shafts or a non-re-
inforced frame hole.
²Do not tow a heavily loaded vehicle. Use a flat-
bed device to transport a loaded vehicle.
TWO-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING
DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends that a
vehicle be towed with the rear end lifted, whenever
possible.
WARNING: WHEN TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
AND THE DRIVE WHEELS ARE SECURED IN A
WHEEL LIFT OR TOW DOLLIES, ENSURE THE
TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION (AUTO-
MATIC TRANSMISSION) OR A FORWARD DRIVE
GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION).
WARNING: ENSURE VEHICLE IS ON A LEVEL SUR-
FACE OR THE WHEELS ARE BLOCKED TO PRE-
VENT VEHICLE FROM ROLLING.
TWO WHEEL DRIVE TOWING-REAR END LIFTED
CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to
secure steering wheel during towing operation.
2WD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels
on the surface for extended distances at speeds not
exceeding 48 km/h (30 mph).
(1) Attach wheel lift device to rear wheels.
(2) Place the transmission in neutral.
(3) Raise vehicle to towing position.
(4) Attach safety chains. Route chains so not to
interfere with tail pipe when vehicle is lifted.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to
unlock the steering wheel.
CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to
secure steering wheel during towing operation.
(6) Secure steering wheel in straight ahead posi-
tion with a clamp device designed for towing.
(7) Place transmission in park.
TWO WHEEL DRIVE TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED
CAUTION: Many vehicles are equipped with air
dams, spoilers, and/or ground effect panels. To
avoid component damage, a wheel-lift towing vehi-
cle or a flat-bed hauling vehicle is recommended.
(1) Attach wheel lift device to rear wheels.
(2) Place the transmission in neutral.
(3) Raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground and
install tow dollies under rear wheels.
(4) Attach wheel lift device to front wheels and
raise vehicle to towing position.
(5) Attach the safety chains.
CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to
secure steering wheel during towing operation.
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to
unlock the steering wheel.
(7) Secure steering wheel in straight ahead posi-
tion with a clamp device designed for towing.
(8) Place transmission in park.
FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING
DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends that a
4WD vehicle be transported on a flat-bed device. A
Wheel-lift device can be used providedthe trailing
wheels are off the ground and positioned in
tow dollies.
WARNING: WHEN TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
AND THE DRIVE WHEELS ARE SECURED IN A
WHEEL LIFT OR TOW DOLLIES, ENSURE THE
TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION.
CAUTION: Many vehicles are equipped with air
dams, spoilers, and/or ground effect panels. To
avoid component damage, a wheel-lift towing vehi-
cle or a flat-bed hauling vehicle is recommended.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TOWINGÐREAR END LIFTED
WARNING: ENSURE VEHICLE IS ON A LEVEL SUR-
FACE OR THE WHEELS ARE BLOCKED TO PRE-
VENT VEHICLE FROM ROLLING.
(1) Attach wheel lift device to front wheels.
(2) Place the transmission in neutral.
(3) Raise the front of the vehicle off the ground
and install tow dollies under front wheels.
(4) Attach wheel lift device to rear wheels and
raise vehicle to towing position.
(5) Attach safety chains. Route chains so not to
interfere with tail pipe when vehicle is lifted.
WJLUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE 0 - 9
TOWING (Continued)

REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 4.0L
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on the 4.0L
6±cylinder engine is bolted to the top of the oil pump
drive shaft assembly (Fig. 6). The sensor and drive
shaft assembly is located on the right side of the
engine near the oil filter (Fig. 7).
The rotational position of oil pump drive deter-
mines fuel synchronization only. It does not deter-
mine ignition timing.
NOTE: Do not attempt to rotate the oil pump drive
to modify ignition timing.
Two different proceduresare used for removal
and installation. The first procedure will detail
removal and installation of the sensor only. The sec-
ond procedure will detail removal and installation of
the sensor and oil pump drive shaft assembly. The
second procedure is to be used if the engine has been
disassembled.
An internal oil seal is used in the drive shaft hous-
ing that prevents engine oil at the bottom of the sen-
sor. The seal is not serviceable.
SENSOR ONLY - 4.0L
(1) Disconnect electrical connector at CMP sensor
(Fig. 7).
(2) Remove 2 sensor mounting bolts (Fig. 6) or
(Fig. 7).
(3) Remove sensor from oil pump drive.
OIL PUMP DRIVE AND SENSOR - 4.0L
If the CMP and oil pump drive are to be
removed and installed, do not allow engine
crankshaft or camshaft to rotate. CMP sensor
relationship will be lost.
(1) Disconnect electrical connector at CMP sensor
(Fig. 7).
(2) Remove 2 sensor mounting bolts (Fig. 6) or
(Fig. 7).
(3) Remove sensor from oil pump drive.
(4) Before proceeding to next step, mark and note
rotational position of oil pump drive in relationship
to engine block. After installation, the CMP sensor
should face rear of engine 0É.
(5) Remove hold-down bolt and clamp (Fig. 7).
Fig. 5 CMP Sensor and TonewheelÐ4.7L Engine
1 - NOTCHES
2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
3 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
4 - TONEWHEEL
Fig. 6 CMP and Oil Pump Drive Shaft - 4.0L Engine
1 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS (2)
3 - PULSE RING
4 - DRIVE GEAR (TO CAMSHAFT)
5 - OIL PUMP DRIVESHAFT
6 - SENSOR BASE (OIL PUMP DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY)
8I - 6 IGNITION CONTROLWJ
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

certain conditions or inputs to provide the vehicle
operator with an audible alert to supplement a visual
indication.
The EMIC circuitry operates on battery current
received through fused B(+) fuses in the Power Dis-
tribution Center (PDC) and the Junction Block (JB)
on a non-switched fused B(+) circuit, and on battery
current received through a fused ignition switch out-
put (run-start) fuse in the JB on a fused ignition
switch output (run-start) circuit. This arrangement
allows the EMIC to provide some features regardless
of the ignition switch position, while other features
will operate only with the ignition switch in the On
or Start positions. The EMIC circuitry is grounded
through two separate ground circuits of the instru-
ment panel wire harness. These ground circuits
receive ground through take outs of the instrument
panel wire harness with eyelet terminal connectors
that are secured by a nut to a ground stud located on
the floor panel transmission tunnel beneath the cen-
ter floor console, just forward of the Airbag Control
Module (ACM).
The EMIC also has a self-diagnostic actuator test
capability, which will test each of the PCI bus mes-
sage-controlled functions of the cluster by lighting
the appropriate indicators (except the airbag indica-
tor), sweeping the gauge needles across the gauge
faces from their minimum to their maximum read-
ings, and stepping the odometer display sequentially
from all zeros through all nines. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING). The self-diagnostic actuator test
can be initialized manually or using a DRBIIItscan
tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the EMIC.
GAUGES
All gauges receive battery current through the
EMIC circuitry when the ignition switch is in the On
or Start positions. With the ignition switch in the Off
position battery current is not supplied to any
gauges, and the EMIC circuitry is programmed to
move all of the gauge needles back to the low end of
their respective scales. Therefore, the gauges do not
accurately indicate any vehicle condition unless the
ignition switch is in the On or Start positions. All of
the EMIC gauges, except the odometer, are air core
magnetic units. Two fixed electromagnetic coils are
located within each gauge. These coils are wrapped
at right angles to each other around a movable per-
manent magnet. The movable magnet is suspended
within the coils on one end of a pivot shaft, while the
gauge needle is attached to the other end of the
shaft. One of the coils has a fixed current flowingthrough it to maintain a constant magnetic field
strength. Current flow through the second coil
changes, which causes changes in its magnetic field
strength. The current flowing through the second coil
is changed by the EMIC circuitry in response to mes-
sages received over the PCI data bus. The gauge nee-
dle moves as the movable permanent magnet aligns
itself to the changing magnetic fields created around
it by the electromagnets.
The gauges are diagnosed using the EMIC self-di-
agnostic actuator test. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING). Proper testing of the PCI data bus, and
the data bus message inputs to the EMIC that con-
trol each gauge requires the use of a DRBIIItscan
tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
Specific operation details for each gauge may be
found elsewhere in this service information.
VACUUM-FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
The Vacuum-Fluorescent Display (VFD) module is
soldered to the EMIC circuit board. The display is
active with the ignition switch in the On or Start
positions, and inactive when the ignition switch is in
any other position. The illumination intensity of the
VFD is controlled by the EMIC circuitry based upon
electronic dimming level messages received from the
BCM over the PCI data bus, and is synchronized
with the illumination intensity of other VFDs in the
vehicle. The BCM provides dimming level messages
based upon internal programming and inputs it
receives from the control knob and control ring on
the control stalk of the left (lighting) multi-function
switch on the steering column.
The VFD has several display capabilities including
odometer and trip odometer information. An odome-
ter/trip odometer switch on the EMIC circuit board is
used to control the display modes. This switch is
actuated manually by depressing the odometer/trip
odometer switch button that extends through the
lower edge of the cluster lens, just right of the speed-
ometer. Actuating this switch momentarily with the
ignition switch in the On position will toggle the
VFD between the odometer and trip odometer modes.
The EMIC microprocessor remembers which display
mode is active when the ignition switch is turned to
the Off position, and returns the display to that
mode when the ignition switch is turned On again.
Depressing the switch button for about two seconds
while the VFD is in the trip odometer mode will
reset the trip odometer value to zero. Holding this
switch depressed while turning the ignition switch
from the Off position to the On position will initiate
the EMIC self-diagnostic actuator test. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information for additional
details on this VFD function.
WJINSTRUMENT CLUSTER 8J - 5
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Continued)

OPERATION
The clockspring is a mechanical electrical circuit
component that is used to provide continuous electri-
cal continuity between the fixed instrument panel
wire harness and the electrical components mounted
on or in the rotating steering wheel. On this model
the rotating electrical components include the driver
airbag, the horn switch, the speed control switches,
and the remote radio switches, if the vehicle is so
equipped. The clockspring case is positioned and
secured to the multi-function switch mounting hous-
ing on the upper steering column housing by two
screws. The two connector receptacles on the tail of
the fixed clockspring case connect the clockspring to
the vehicle electrical system through two take outs
with connectors from the instrument panel wire har-
ness. The clockspring rotor is movable and is keyed
to the hub of the steering wheel by two large flats
that are molded into the rotor hub. The three pins
(two round and one oblong) on the lower surface of
the clockspring rotor hub engage and index the clock-
spring rotor to the turn signal cancel cam. The turn
signal cancel cam is integral to the multi-function
switch mounting housing and is keyed to the upper
steering column shaft. Two short, yellow-sleeved pig-
tail wires on the upper surface of the clockspring
rotor connect the clockspring to the driver airbag,
while a steering wheel wire harness connects the two
connector receptacles on the upper surface of the
clockspring rotor to the horn switch, the two speed
control switches, and the remote radio switches on
vehicles that are so equipped.
Like the clockspring in a timepiece, the clockspring
tape has travel limits and can be damaged by being
wound too tightly during full stop-to-stop steering
wheel rotation. To prevent this from occurring, the
clockspring must be centered when it is installed on
the steering column. Centering the clockspring
indexes the clockspring tape to the movable steering
components so that the tape can operate within its
designed travel limits. However, if the clockspring is
removed from the steering column or if the steering
shaft is disconnected from the steering gear, the
clockspring spool can change position relative to the
movable steering components and must be re-cen-
tered following completion of the service or the tape
may be damaged. Service replacement clocksprings
are shipped pre-centered and with a locking pin
installed. This locking pin should not be removed
until the clockspring has been installed on the steer-
ing column. If the locking pin is removed before the
clockspring is installed on a steering column, the
clockspring centering procedure must be performed.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCK-
SPRING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCK-
SPRING CENTERING).
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCKSPRING
CENTERING
The clockspring is designed to wind and unwind
when the steering wheel is rotated, but is only
designed to rotate the same number of turns (about
five complete rotations) as the steering wheel can be
turned from stop to stop. Centering the clockspring
indexes the clockspring tape to other steering compo-
nents so that it can operate within its designed
travel limits. The rotor of a centered clockspring can
be rotated two and one-half turns in either direction
from the centered position, without damaging the
clockspring tape.
However, if the clockspring is removed for service
or if the steering column is disconnected from the
steering gear, the clockspring tape can change posi-
tion relative to the other steering components. The
clockspring must then be re-centered following com-
pletion of such service or the clockspring tape may be
damaged. Service replacement clocksprings are
shipped pre-centered and with a molded plastic lock-
ing pin installed. This locking pin should not be
removed until the clockspring has been installed on
the steering column. If the locking pin is removed
before the clockspring is installed on a steering col-
umn, the clockspring centering procedure must be
performed.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, FRONT IMPACT SENSOR,
SIDE IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT
TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to
turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in
the straight-ahead position.
(1) Place the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
(2) Remove the clockspring from the steering col-
umn. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL).
WJRESTRAINTS 8O - 15
CLOCKSPRING (Continued)

²Front Check Valve- The front washer system
check valve is integral to the wye fitting located in
the washer plumbing between the cowl plenum
washer hose and the front washer nozzles, and is
concealed beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
at the base of the windshield.
²Front Washer Nozzle- Two fluidic front
washer nozzles are secured with integral snap fea-
tures to dedicated openings in the cowl plenum cover/
grille panel located near the base of the windshield.
²Front Washer Plumbing- The plumbing for
the front washer system consists of rubber hoses and
molded plastic fittings. The plumbing is routed along
the left side of the engine compartment from the
washer reservoir, and through the dash panel into
the cowl plenum to the front washer nozzle fittings
beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille panel.
²Front Washer Pump/Motor- The front washer
pump/motor unit is located in a dedicated hole on the
lower outboard side of the washer reservoir, behind
the inner fender liner ahead of the left front wheel.
The front washer pump is located ahead of and below
the rear washer pump.
²Front Wiper Arm- The two front wiper arms
are secured with nuts to the threaded studs on the
ends of the two wiper pivot shafts, which extend
through the cowl plenum cover/grille panel located
near the base of the windshield.
²Front Wiper Blade- The two front wiper
blades are secured to the two front wiper arms with
an integral latch, and are parked on the glass near
the bottom of the windshield when the front wiper
system is not in operation.
²Front Wiper Module- The front wiper pivot
shafts are the only visible components of the front
wiper module. The remainder of the module is con-
cealed within the cowl plenum beneath the cowl ple-
num cover/grille panel. The front wiper module
includes the module bracket, four rubber-isolated
wiper module mounts, the front wiper motor, the
wiper motor crank arm, the two wiper drive links,
and the two front wiper pivots.
²Rain Sensor Module- Models equipped with
the optional automatic wiper feature have a Rain
Sensor Module (RSM) located behind a trim cover on
a bracket bonded to the inside surface of the wind-
shield glass, just above the inside rear view mirror
mounting button.
²Right Multi-Function Switch- The right
(wiper) multi-function switch is secured to the right
side of the multi-function switch mounting housing
near the top of the steering column, just below the
steering wheel. Only the control stalk for the right
multi-function switch is visible, while the remainder
of the switch is concealed beneath the steering col-
umn shrouds. The right multi-function switch con-tains all of the switches and control circuitry for both
the front and rear wiper and washer systems.
²Washer Fluid Level Switch- The washer fluid
level switch is located in a dedicated hole near the
center of the forward surface of the washer reservoir,
behind the left front wheel house splash shield.
²Washer Reservoir- The washer reservoir is
concealed between the left inner fender shield and
the left outer fender panel, behind the inner fender
liner and ahead of the left front wheel. The washer
reservoir filler neck is the only visible portion of the
reservoir, and it is accessed from the left front corner
of the engine compartment.
²Wiper High-Low Relay- The wiper high-low
relay is an International Standards Organization
(ISO) micro relay located in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) in the engine compartment near the
battery.
²Wiper On-Off Relay- The wiper on-off relay is
an International Standards Organization (ISO) micro
relay located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
in the engine compartment near the battery.
Hard wired circuitry connects the front wiper and
washer system components to the electrical system of
the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to
several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout
the vehicle and retained by many different methods.
These circuits may be connected to each other, to the
vehicle electrical system and to the front wiper and
washer system components through the use of a com-
bination of soldered splices, splice block connectors,
and many different types of wire harness terminal
connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate
wiring information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, further details on wire harness routing
and retention, as well as pin-out and location views
for the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds.
OPERATING MODES
The components of the front wiper and washer sys-
tem are designed to work in concert to provide the
following operating modes:
²Automatic Wiper- In models equipped with
the optional automatic wiper feature, the internal
circuitry of both the right (wiper) multi-function
switch, the rain sensor module, and the BCM work
in concert to provide an automatic wiper mode with
five sensitivity selections. The BCM tells the Rain
Sensor Module (RSM) when the automatic wiper
mode is selected and the manually selected sensitiv-
ity level, then the rain sensor module tells the BCM
each time enough water droplets have accumulated
within the wipe pattern on the windshield to require
front wiper operation. The BCM then automatically
WJFRONT WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 3
FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

REAR WIPERS/WASHERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION.........................33
OPERATION...........................34
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM....................35
CLEANING - REAR WIPER & WASHER
SYSTEM............................37
INSPECTION - REAR WIPER & WASHER
SYSTEM............................37
REAR WASHER HOSES/TUBES
DESCRIPTION.........................38
OPERATION...........................39
REAR WASHER NOZZLE
DESCRIPTION.........................39
OPERATION...........................39
REMOVAL.............................39
INSTALLATION.........................40
REAR WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................40
OPERATION...........................40REMOVAL.............................41
INSTALLATION.........................41
REAR WIPER ARM
DESCRIPTION.........................41
OPERATION...........................42
REMOVAL.............................42
INSTALLATION.........................42
REAR WIPER BLADE
DESCRIPTION.........................43
OPERATION...........................43
REMOVAL.............................44
INSTALLATION.........................44
REAR WIPER MODULE
DESCRIPTION.........................44
OPERATION...........................45
REMOVAL.............................45
INSTALLATION.........................45
WIPER ARM PARK RAMP
REMOVAL.............................46
INSTALLATION.........................46
REAR WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION
An electrically operated fixed interval intermittent
rear wiper and washer system is standard factory-in-
stalled equipment on this model. The rear wiper and
washer system includes the following major compo-
nents, which are described in further detail else-
where in this service information:
²Rear Washer Nozzle- The rear washer nozzle
is secured by a snap fit onto the top of the liftgate
outer panel above the liftgate glass. The rear washer
nozzle includes an integral check valve. The rear
washer system plumbing is concealed within and
routed through the interior of the vehicle.
²Rear Washer Pump/Motor- The rear washer
pump/motor unit is located in a dedicated hole on the
lower outboard side of the washer reservoir, ahead of
the left front wheel housing. The rear washer pump
mounting hole is located higher on the reservoir than
the front washer pump mounting hole.
²Rear Wiper Arm- The single rear wiper arm is
secured by a nut directly to the rear wiper module
output shaft, which extends through the liftgate
outer panel near the base of the liftgate glass.²Rear Wiper Arm Park Ramp- The molded
rubber rear wiper arm park ramp is secured with a
screw to the liftgate outer panel, just below the right
side of the liftgate glass. When the rear wiper system
is not in operation, the rear wiper arm is parked on
this ramp so that it will not interfere with or be
damaged by liftgate flip-up glass operation.
²Rear Wiper Blade- The single rear wiper
blade is secured to the rear wiper arm, and is moved
off of the liftgate glass when the rear wiper system is
not in operation.
²Rear Wiper Module- The rear wiper module
output shaft is the only visible component of the rear
wiper module. The remainder of the module is con-
cealed within the liftgate beneath the liftgate glass
opening. The rear wiper module includes the module
bracket, the rear wiper motor, and the rear wiper
module electronic control circuitry.
²Right Multi-Function Switch- The right
(wiper) multi-function switch is secured to the right
side of the multi-function switch mounting housing
near the top of the steering column. Only the control
stalk for the right multi-function switch is visible,
the remainder of the switch is concealed beneath the
steering column shrouds. The right multi-function
switch contains all of the switches and control cir-
cuitry for both the front and rear wiper and washer
systems.
WJREAR WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 33

motor that is secured with screws to the wiper motor
and to the liftgate inner panel.
²Electronic Controls- The rear wiper module
electronic controls include the rear wiper system
electronic logic and rear wiper motor electronic con-
trols. The electronic controls for the motor include an
electronic speed control that speeds the wiper blade
near the center of the glass, but slows the wiper
blade during directional reversals at each end of the
wipe pattern and during wiper blade off-the-glass
parking for quieter operation.
²Motor- The permanent magnet rear wiper
motor is secured with screws to the rear wiper mod-
ule bracket. The wiper motor includes an integral
transmission, and the motor output shaft.
The rear wiper module cannot be adjusted or
repaired. If any component of the module is faulty or
damaged, the entire rear wiper module unit must be
replaced. The motor output shaft gasket, bezel, nut,
and nut cover are available for service replacement.
OPERATION
The rear wiper module receives non-switched bat-
tery current through a fuse in the Junction Block
(JB) and is grounded at all times. The rear wiper
module operation is controlled by the vehicle operator
through battery current signal inputs received by the
rear wiper module electronic controls from the right
multi-function switch on the steering column. The
module also receives an external control input from
the liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch circuit. The rear
wiper module electronic control logic uses these
inputs, its internal inputs, and its programming to
provide continuous wipe, delay wipe, wipe-after-wash
and off-the-glass wiper blade parking. The wiper
blade cycling is controlled by the rear wiper module
electronic controls, which control current flow to the
wiper motor brushes. The wiper motor transmission
converts the rotary output of the wiper motor to the
back and forth wiping motion of the rear wiper arm
and blade on the liftgate glass.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the rear wiper arm from the rear
wiper motor output shaft. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/REAR WIPERS/WASHERS/REAR WIPER ARM
- REMOVAL).
(3) Use a door trim panel removal tool to gently
pry at the base of the nut cover where it meets the
wiper motor output shaft bezel and gasket on the
outer liftgate panel until it unsnaps from the bezel
(Fig. 13). Be certain to use proper caution to protect
the outer liftgate panel and its paint finish from
damage during this procedure.(4) Remove the nut that secures the rear wiper
motor output shaft to the outer liftgate panel.
(5) Remove the bezel and gasket from the rear
wiper motor output shaft.
(6) Remove the trim panel from the inside of the
liftgate. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/
LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(7) Disconnect the liftgate wire harness connector
for the rear wiper module from the module connector
receptacle (Fig. 14).
(8) Loosen the two nuts that secure the rear wiper
module mounting bracket to the liftgate inner panel.
(9) Slide the rear wiper module and mounting
bracket forward far enough to disengage the mount-
ing nuts from the keyed holes in the liftgate inner
panel.
(10) Remove the rear wiper module and mounting
bracket from the liftgate as a unit.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the rear wiper module and bracket to
the liftgate as a unit (Fig. 14).
(2) Insert the rear wiper motor output shaft
through the hole in the liftgate outer panel and
engage the mounting nuts in the keyed holes in the
liftgate inner panel.
(3) From the outside of the liftgate, center the rear
wiper motor output shaft in the liftgate outer panel
mounting hole and install the gasket and bezel over
the centered shaft (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13 Rear Wiper Motor Output Shaft Remove/
Install
1 - NUT
2 - NUT COVER
3 - BEZEL AND GASKET
4 - LIFTGATE OUTER PANEL
5 - REAR WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT
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REAR WIPER MODULE (Continued)

(4) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
rear wiper motor output shaft to the outer liftgate
panel. Tighten the nut to 4.8 N´m (43 in. lbs.).
(5) From the inside of the liftgate, install and
tighten the two nuts that secure the rear wiper mod-
ule mounting bracket to the liftgate inner panel.
Tighten the nuts to 5.3 N´m (47 in. lbs.).
(6) Reconnect the liftgate wire harness connector
for the rear wiper module to the module connector
receptacle.
(7) Reinstall the trim panel onto the inside of the
liftgate. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/
LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION).
(8) From the outside of the liftgate, press the nut
cover firmly and evenly over the rear wiper motor
output shaft bezel using thumb pressure until it
snaps into place.
(9) Reinstall the rear wiper arm onto the rear
wiper motor output shaft. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/REAR WIPERS/WASHERS/REAR WIPER ARM
- INSTALLATION).
(10) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WIPER ARM PARK RAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the rear wiper arm support from the
wiper arm park ramp on the right side of the liftgate
just below the liftgate glass.
(2) Lift the wiper arm and blade away from the
liftgate until the wiper arm hinge is in its over-center
position.
(3) Remove the screw that secures the wiper arm
park ramp to the liftgate outer panel (Fig. 15).
(4) Remove the wiper arm park ramp from the lift-
gate outer panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the wiper arm park ramp onto the lift-
gate outer panel (Fig. 15).
(2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
wiper arm park ramp to the liftgate outer panel.
Tighten the screw to 6.8 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(3) Lower the rear wiper arm and blade and gently
place the wiper arm support onto the wiper arm park
ramp.
Fig. 14 Rear Wiper Module Remove/Install
1 - KEYED SLOTS
2 - LIFTGATE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - REAR WIPER MODULE
4 - NUT (2)
5 - LIFTGATE INNER PANEL
Fig. 15 Wiper Arm Park Ramp Remove/Install
1 - RIVET NUT
2 - SCREW
3 - PARK RAMP
4 - LIFTGATE
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