2002 JEEP LIBERTY Engine removal

the engine compartment, on the front extension of
the right front wheel house panel below and behind
the right headlamp. This unit is designed to provide
the audible alert requirements for the ROW premium
VTA.
The alarm siren module consists of microprocessor-
based electronic control circuitry, the siren, and a
nickel metal hydride backup battery. All of the alarm
module components are protected and sealed within
a black molded plastic housing. A stamped steel
mounting bracket is secured to the module with
three stud plates and nuts that fit into slotted holes
at the top and each side of the bracket. The front
surface of the bracket features a tightly grouped
series of small holes that serves as an outlet for the
audible output of the alarm siren. The bottom of the
mounting bracket is bent at a right angle and has an
integral locating tab feature. Two mounting holes in
the horizontal surface of the bracket are used to
secure the alarm siren module to the wheel house
extension with two screws. An integral connector
receptacle extends forward from the upper left corner
of the alarm siren housing, and connects the unit to
the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated
take out and connector of the headlamp and dash
wire harness.
The alarm siren module cannot be repaired or
adjusted and, if faulty or damaged, it must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The microprocessor within the alarm siren module
performs the tasks required to provide the siren unit
features and functions based upon internal program-
ming and electronic arm and disarm message inputs
received from the Intrusion Transceiver Module
(ITM) over a dedicated serial bus communication cir-
cuit. The alarm siren module will self-detect prob-
lems with its internal and external power supply and
communication circuits, then send electronic mes-
sages indicating the problem to the ITM upon receiv-
ing a request from the ITM. The ITM will store a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for a detected alarm
siren module fault that can be retrieved with the
DRBIIItscan tool over the Programmable Communi-
cations Interface (PCI) data bus network through the
16-way data link connector located on the driver side
lower edge of the instrument panel.
When the Rest-Of-World (ROW) premium version
of the Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) is armed, the alarm
siren module microprocessor continuously monitors
inputs from the ITM for messages to sound its inter-
nal siren and enters its auto-detect mode. While in
the auto-detect mode, if the alarm siren module
detects that its power supply or communication cir-
cuits are being tampered with or have been sabo-taged, it will sound an alarm and continue to operate
through its on-board backup battery. If the arm siren
module is in its disarmed mode when its power sup-
ply or communication circuits are interrupted, the
siren will not sound. The alarm module will also
notify the ITM when the backup battery requires
charging, and the ITM will send a message that will
allow the backup battery to be charged through the
battery current and ground circuits to the alarm
module only when the ignition switch is in the On
position and the engine is running. This will prevent
the charging of the alarm backup battery from
depleting the charge in the main vehicle battery
while the vehicle is not being operated.
The alarm siren module receives battery current
on a fused B(+) circuit through a fuse in the Power
Distribution Center (PDC), and receives ground
through a ground circuit and take out of the head-
lamp and dash wire harness. This ground take out
has a single eyelet terminal connector that is secured
by a ground screw to the left inner fender shield in
the engine compartment. These connections allow the
alarm siren module to remain operational, regardless
of the ignition switch position. The hard wired inputs
and outputs for the alarm siren module may be diag-
nosed and tested using conventional diagnostic tools
and procedures. However, conventional diagnostic
methods will not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of
the internal circuitry or the backup battery of the
alarm siren module, the ITM, the serial bus commu-
nication line, or the electronic message inputs to and
outputs from the alarm siren module. The most reli-
able, efficient, and accurate means to diagnose the
alarm siren module, the ITM, the serial bus commu-
nication line, and the electronic message inputs to
and outputs from the alarm siren module requires
the use of a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the appro-
priate diagnostic information.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the alarm siren module from the
module connector receptacle (Fig. 14).
(3) Remove the two screws that secure the alarm
siren module to the front extension of the right front
wheel house panel.
(4) Remove the alarm siren module from the front
extension of the right front wheel house panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the alarm siren module onto the front
extension of the right front wheel house panel (Fig.
14).
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SIREN (Continued)

WASHER FLUID LEVEL
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The washer fluid level switch is a single pole, sin-
gle throw reed-type switch mounted at the rear of
the sump area near the bottom of the washer reser-
voir (Fig. 16). Only the molded plastic switch mount-
ing flange and the integral connector receptacle are
visible when the switch is installed in the reservoir.
A short nipple formation extends from the inner sur-
face of the switch mounting flange, and a barb on the
nipple near the switch mounting flange is pressed
through a rubber grommet seal installed in the
mounting hole of the reservoir. A small, molded plas-
tic float has two pivot pins near its center that are
snapped into two receptacles near the ends of two
stanchions that extend toward the float from the
switch nipple formation. A small magnet is secured
within the end of the float nearest the switch nipple
formation, and a reed switch is concealed within the
nipple. A diagnostic resistor is connected between the
two switch terminals within the switch mounting
flange. The washer fluid level switch cannot be
adjusted or repaired. If faulty or damaged, the switch
must be replaced.
OPERATION
The washer fluid level switch uses a pivoting,
oblong float to monitor the level of the washer fluid
in the washer reservoir. The float contains a small
magnet. When the float pivots, the proximity of this
magnet to a stationary reed switch within the nipple
formation of the switch changes. When the fluid level
in the washer reservoir is at or above the float level,
the float moves to a vertical position, the influence of
the float magnetic field is removed from the reed
switch, and the normally open reed switch contacts
open. When the fluid level in the washer reservoir
falls below the level of the pivoting float, the float
moves to a horizontal position, the influence of the
float magnetic field is applied to the reed switch, and
the contacts of the normally open reed switch close.
The washer fluid level switch is connected to the
vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take
out and connector of the headlamp and dash wire
harness. The switch is connected in series between
ground and the washer fluid switch sense input to
the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC).
The switch receives a path to ground at all times
through another take out of the headlamp and dash
wire harness with a single eyelet terminal connector
that is secured under a ground screw near the front
of the left front fender inner shield in the engine
compartment. When the switch closes, the EMIC
senses the ground on the washer fluid switch sense
circuit. The EMIC is programmed to respond to this
input by illuminating the washer fluid indicator and
by sounding an audible chime tone warning.
The washer fluid level switch input to the EMIC
can be diagnosed using conventional diagnostic tools
and methods. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRU-
MENT CLUSTER/WASHER FLUID INDICATOR -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
REMOVAL
The washer fluid level switch can be removed from
the washer reservoir without removing the reservoir
from the vehicle.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the splash shield from the right front
fender wheel house. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
REMOVAL).
(4) Disconnect the front or rear washer hose from
one of the barbed outlet nipples of the washer pump/
motor unit and allow the washer fluid to drain into a
clean container for reuse.
(5) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer fluid level switch from
the switch connector receptacle (Fig. 17).
Fig. 16 Washer Fluid Level Switch
1 - MOUNTING FLANGE
2 - BARBED NIPPLE
3 - FLOAT
4 - RESERVOIR
5 - GROMMET SEAL
6 - PIVOT
7 - MAGNET
8 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
KJFRONT WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 17

WASHER RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION
A single washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
front and rear washer systems (Fig. 22). The molded
plastic washer fluid reservoir is mounted on the out-
board side of the right front frame rail in front of the
right front wheel, where it is concealed by the right
front wheel house splash shield. The only visible
component of the washer reservoir is the filler neck
and cap unit, which extends through a hole in the
right front wheel house extension panel into the
engine compartment. A bright yellow plastic filler cap
with an integral bail strap and filler neck mounting
bracket is labeled with an International Control and
Display Symbol icon for ªWindshield Washerº and the
text ªWasher Fluid Onlyº molded into it. The cap
snaps over the open end of the filler neck.
There is a dedicated hole on the outboard side of
the reservoir provided for the mounting of the
washer pump/motor unit, and another dedicated hole
on the rear of the reservoir for the washer fluid level
switch. A snap post receptacle molded into the reser-
voir allows for mounting of the washer pump without
the use of fasteners. The reservoir also features inte-
gral hose routing troughs on its outboard side and
integral routing clips along its top. The washer res-
ervoir is secured to the outboard side of the right
front frame rail by two screws and an integral
molded tab that engages in a slot in the right front
frame rail. Another screw secures the reservoir fillerneck to the upper radiator crossmember in the front
of the engine compartment. The right front fender
wheel house splash shield must be removed to access
the washer reservoir for service.
OPERATION
The washer fluid reservoir provides a secure,
on-vehicle storage location for a large reserve of
washer fluid for operation of the front and rear
washer systems. The washer reservoir filler neck pro-
vides a clearly marked and readily accessible point
from which to add washer fluid to the reservoir. The
washer/pump motor unit is located in a sump area
near the front of the reservoir to be certain that
washer fluid will be available to the pump as the
fluid level in the reservoir becomes depleted. The
washer pump/motor unit is mounted in the lowest
position in the sump. The washer fluid level switch is
mounted just above the sump area of the reservoir so
that there will be adequate warning to the vehicle
operator that the washer fluid level is low, before the
washer system will no longer operate.
REMOVAL
(1) Turn the front wheels full lock to the right.
(2) Unlatch and open the hood.
(3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(4) Remove the air cleaner housing from the top of
the right front fender wheel house. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER
ELEMENT - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove the screw that secures the washer res-
ervoir filler neck support to upper radiator cross-
member (Fig. 23).
Fig. 22 Washer Reservoir
1 - CAP
2 - RESERVOIR
3- SNAP POST RECEPTACLE
4 - FRONT HOSE TROUGH
5 - WASHER PUMP HOLE
6 - REAR HOSE TROUGH
7 - HOOK
Fig. 23 Washer Reservoir Cap Remove/Install
1 - SCREW (1)
2 - CAP
3 - UPPER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
KJFRONT WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 21

(6) Raise and support the vehicle.
(7) Remove the splash shield from the right front
fender wheel house. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL).
(8) Release the ªWº clip that secures the front
bumper fascia to the front bumper support. This clip
is located behind the bumper support and below the
right front lamp unit.
(9) Place a clean container on the floor beneath the
washer pump/motor location to catch any washer
fluid that is spilled during the following procedure.
(10) Disconnect the front and rear washer hoses
from the washer pump/motor unit outlet nipples and
allow the washer fluid to drain into the container for
reuse (Fig. 24).
(11) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer pump/motor unit from
the connector receptacle on the top of the motor
housing.
(12) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer fluid level switch from
the connector receptacle on the bottom of the switch.(13) Disengage the front and rear washer hoses
from the integral washer reservoir troughs and rout-
ing clips.
(14) Using a long extension with a swivel socket
and pulling forward on the front bumper fascia,
remove the screw that secures the washer reservoir
to the right front frame rail.
(15) Remove the screw that secures the rear of the
washer reservoir to the right front frame rail.
(16) Disengage the mounting tab at the back of the
washer reservoir from the slot in the right front
frame rail.
(17) Lower the washer reservoir far enough for the
filler neck to be removed from the clearance hole in
the right front fender wheel house panel extension.
(18) Remove the washer reservoir from the right
front fender wheel house.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the washer reservoir into the right
front fender wheel house.
(2) Insert the washer reservoir filler neck through
the clearance hole in the right front fender wheel
house panel extension (Fig. 24).
(3) Raise the washer reservoir far enough to
engage the mounting tab at the back of the reservoir
into the slot in the right front frame rail.
(4) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
rear of the washer reservoir to the right front frame
rail. Tighten the screw to 7 N´m (65 in. lbs.).
(5) Using a long extension with a swivel socket
and pulling forward on the front bumper fascia,
install and tighten the screw that secures the washer
reservoir to the right front frame rail. Tighten the
screw to 7 N´m (65 in. lbs.).
(6) Engage the front and rear washer hoses into
the integral washer reservoir troughs and routing
clips. Be certain that the rear washer hose is routed
rearward of the washer pump/motor unit, and the
front washer hose is routed forward of the washer
pump/motor unit. The rear washer hose can be iden-
tified by an in-line hose connector that joins the res-
ervoir hose to the engine compartment hose located
near the top of main body of the reservoir.
(7) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the washer fluid level switch to the con-
nector receptacle on the bottom of the switch.
(8) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the washer pump/motor unit to the con-
nector receptacle on the top of the motor housing.
(9) Reconnect the front and rear washer hoses to
the washer pump/motor unit outlet nipples. Be cer-
tain that the rear washer hose in the trough rear-
ward of the washer pump/motor unit is connected to
the rear nipple, and the hose in the trough forward
Fig. 24 Washer Reservoir Remove/Install
1 - FRONT WHEEL HOUSE INNER PANEL
2 - WASHER RESERVOIR
3 - WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
4 - SCREW (2)
5 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR (2)
6 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
7 - MOUNTING TAB
8 - SLOT
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WASHER RESERVOIR (Continued)

of the washer pump/motor unit is connected to the
front nipple.
(10) Engage the ªWº clip that secures the front
bumper fascia to the front bumper support. This clip
is located behind the bumper support and below the
right front lamp unit.
(11) Reinstall the splash shield into the right front
fender wheel house. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD - INSTALLA-
TION).
(12) Lower the vehicle.
(13) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
washer reservoir filler neck support to upper radiator
crossmember (Fig. 23). Tighten the screw to 7 N´m
(65 in. lbs.).
(14) Reinstall the air cleaner housing onto the top
of the right front fender wheel house. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER
ELEMENT - INSTALLATION).
(15) Refill the washer reservoir with the washer
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
procedure.
(16) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The wiper high/low relay is located in the Power
Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compart-
ment near the battery. The wiper high/low relay is a
conventional International Standards Organization
(ISO) micro relay (Fig. 25). Relays conforming to theISO specifications have common physical dimensions,
current capacities, terminal patterns, and terminal
functions. The relay is contained within a small, rect-
angular, molded plastic housing and is connected to
all of the required inputs and outputs by five integral
male spade-type terminals that extend from the bot-
tom of the relay base.
The wiper high/low relay cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the unit must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The wiper high/low relay is an electromechanical
switch that uses a low current input from the Body
Control Module (BCM) to control a high current out-
put to the front wiper motor. The movable common
feed contact point is held against the fixed normally
closed contact point by spring pressure. When the
relay coil is energized, an electromagnetic field is
produced by the coil windings. This electromagnetic
field draws the movable relay contact point away
from the fixed normally closed contact point, and
holds it against the fixed normally open contact
point. When the relay coil is de-energized, spring
pressure returns the movable contact point back
against the fixed normally closed contact point. A
resistor is connected in parallel with the relay coil in
the relay, and helps to dissipate voltage spikes and
electromagnetic interference that can be generated as
the electromagnetic field of the relay coil collapses.
The wiper high/low relay terminals are connected
to the vehicle electrical system through a connector
receptacle in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
The inputs and outputs of the wiper high/low relay
include:
²Common Feed Terminal- The common feed
terminal (30) is connected to the output of the wiper
on/off relay at all times through the wiper on/off
relay output circuit.
²Coil Ground Terminal- The coil ground termi-
nal (85) is connected to a control output of the Body
Control Module (BCM) through a front wiper high/
low relay control circuit. The BCM controls front
wiper motor operation by controlling a ground path
through this circuit.
²Coil Battery Terminal- The coil battery ter-
minal (86) receives battery current at all times from
a circuit breaker in the Junction Block (JB) through
a fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit.
²Normally Open Terminal- The normally open
terminal (87) is connected to the high speed brush of
the front wiper motor through a front wiper high/low
relay high speed output circuit, and is connected to
the high speed brush whenever the relay is ener-
gized.
Fig. 25 ISO Micro Relay
30 - COMMON FEED
85 - COIL GROUND
86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
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WASHER RESERVOIR (Continued)

²Normally Closed Terminal- The normally
closed terminal (87A) is connected to the low speed
brush of the front wiper motor through a front wiper
high/low relay low speed output circuit, and is con-
nected to the low speed brush whenever the relay is
de-energized.
The wiper high/low relay can be diagnosed using
conventional diagnostic tools and methods.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER HIGH/LOW
RELAY
The wiper high/low relay (Fig. 26) is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine com-
partment near the battery. Refer to the appropriate
wiring information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location
views for the various wire harness connectors, splices
and grounds.
(1) Remove the wiper high/low relay from the
PDC. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASH-
ERS/WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY - REMOVAL).
(2) A relay in the de-energized position should
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go
to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(3) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec-
tromagnet) should be 75   8 ohms. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(4) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86.
There should now be continuity between terminals30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A
and 30. If OK, reinstall the relay and use a DRBIIIt
scan tool to perform further testing. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) (Fig. 27).
(3) Remove the wiper high/low relay by grasping it
firmly and pulling it straight out from the receptacle
in the PDC.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the wiper high/low relay to the proper
receptacle in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
(Fig. 27).
(2) Align the wiper high/low relay terminals with
the terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
(3) Push firmly and evenly on the top of the wiper
high/low relay until the terminals are fully seated in
the terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
(4) Reinstall the cover onto the PDC.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 26 ISO Micro Relay
30 - COMMON FEED
85 - COIL GROUND
86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
Fig. 27 Power Distribution Center
1 - FUEL PUMP RELAY
2 - STARTER MOTOR RELAY
3 - BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
4 - A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY
5 - OXYGEN SENSOR DOWNSTREAM RELAY
6 - AUTO SHUT DOWN RELAY
7-SPARE
8-SPARE
9a - (M/T) CLUTCH INTERLOCK RELAY
9b - (A/T) TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY
10 - SPARE
11 - WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY
12 - WIPER ON/OFF RELAY
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WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER ON/OFF
RELAY
The wiper on/off relay (Fig. 29) is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine com-
partment near the battery. Refer to the appropriate
wiring information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location
views for the various wire harness connectors, splices
and grounds.
(1) Remove the wiper on/off relay from the PDC.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - REMOVAL).
(2) A relay in the de-energized position should
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go
to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(3) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec-
tromagnet) should be 75   8 ohms. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(4) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86.
There should now be continuity between terminals
30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A
and 30. If OK, reinstall the relay and use a DRBIIIt
scan tool to perform further testing. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) (Fig. 30).
(3) Remove the wiper on/off relay by grasping it
firmly and pulling it straight out from the receptacle
in the PDC.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the wiper on/off relay to the proper
receptacle in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
(Fig. 30).
(2) Align the wiper on/off relay terminals with the
terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
(3) Push firmly and evenly on the top of the wiper
on/off relay until the terminals are fully seated in the
terminal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
(4) Reinstall the cover onto the PDC.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 29 ISO Micro Relay
30 - COMMON FEED
85 - COIL GROUND
86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
Fig. 30 Power Distribution Center
1 - FUEL PUMP RELAY
2 - STARTER MOTOR RELAY
3 - BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
4 - A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY
5 - OXYGEN SENSOR DOWNSTREAM RELAY
6 - AUTO SHUT DOWN RELAY
7-SPARE
8-SPARE
9a - (M/T) CLUTCH INTERLOCK RELAY
9b - (A/T) TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY
10 - SPARE
11 - WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY
12 - WIPER ON/OFF RELAY
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WIPER ON/OFF RELAY (Continued)

REAR WIPERS/WASHERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION.........................27
OPERATION...........................29
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM....................30
CLEANING - REAR WIPER & WASHER
SYSTEM............................32
INSPECTION - REAR WIPER & WASHER
SYSTEM............................33
REAR CHECK VALVE
DESCRIPTION.........................34
OPERATION...........................34
REMOVAL.............................34
INSTALLATION.........................35
REAR WASHER HOSES/TUBES
DESCRIPTION.........................35
OPERATION...........................36
REAR WASHER NOZZLE
DESCRIPTION.........................36
OPERATION...........................36
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................37REAR WIPER ARM
DESCRIPTION.........................37
OPERATION...........................38
REMOVAL.............................38
INSTALLATION.........................38
REAR WIPER BLADE
DESCRIPTION.........................39
OPERATION...........................39
REMOVAL.............................40
INSTALLATION.........................40
REAR WIPER MOTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................41
OPERATION...........................41
REMOVAL.............................42
INSTALLATION.........................42
REAR WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................43
OPERATION...........................43
WIPER ARM PARK RAMP
REMOVAL.............................43
INSTALLATION.........................43
REAR WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION
An electrically operated fixed interval intermittent
rear wiper and washer system is standard factory-in-
stalled equipment on this model (Fig. 1). The rear
wiper and washer system includes the following
major components, which are described in further
detail elsewhere in this service information:
²Multi-Function Switch- The multi-function
switch is located on the top of the steering column,
just below the steering wheel. The multi-function
switch includes a left (lighting) control stalk and a
right (wiper) control stalk. The right control stalk is
dedicated to providing all of the driver controls for
both the front and rear wiper systems. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - DESCRIPTION).
²Rear Check Valve- The rear washer system
check valve is located in the washer plumbing
between the rear roof header and the roof outer
panel near the rear washer nozzle.
²Rear Washer Nozzle- The rear washer nozzle
is secured by a snap fit into a mounting hole in the
roof outer panel above the rear flip-up glass opening.²Rear Washer Plumbing- The plumbing for
the rear washer system consists of rubber hoses and
molded plastic fittings. The plumbing is routed along
the right side of the engine compartment from the
washer reservoir, through the dash into the passen-
ger compartment, up the right cowl side and A-pillar
to the headliner, and above the headliner to the rear
washer nozzle fitting within the rear roof header.
²Rear Wiper Arm- The single rear wiper arm is
secured by a nut directly to the rear wiper motor out-
put shaft, which extends through the center of the
tailgate outer panel near the base of the rear flip-up
glass.
²Rear Wiper Arm Park Ramp- The molded
rubber rear wiper arm park ramp is secured with a
screw to the tailgate outer panel to the right of the
rear wiper motor output shaft bezel. When the rear
wiper system is not in operation, the rear wiper arm
is parked off of the rear flip-up glass on this ramp so
that it will not interfere with or be damaged by the
flip-up glass operation.
²Rear Wiper Blade- The single rear wiper
blade is secured to the rear wiper arm with an inte-
gral latch, and is parked off of the rear flip-up glass
when the rear wiper system is not in operation.
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