(2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the alarm siren module to the front extension of the
right front wheel house panel. Tighten the screws to
6 N´m (50 in. lbs.).
(3) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the alarm siren module to the module
connector receptacle.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: If the alarm siren module has been replaced
with a new unit, the new unit MUST be configured
in the Intrusion Transceiver Module (ITM) before the
Vehicle Theft Security System can operate as
designed. The use of a DRBIIITscan tool is required
to configure the alarm siren module settings in the
ITM. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic informa-
tion.
TRANSPONDER KEY
DESCRIPTION
Each ignition key used in the Sentry Key Immobi-
lizer System (SKIS) has an integral transponder chip
(Fig. 15). Ignition keys with this feature can be
readily identified by a gray rubber cap molded onto
the head of the key, while conventional ignition keys
have a black molded rubber cap. The transponderchip is concealed beneath the molded rubber cap,
where it is molded within a plastic mount into the
head of the metal key. In addition to being cut to
match the mechanical coding of the ignition lock cyl-
inder, each new Sentry Key has a unique transpon-
der identification code permanently programmed into
it by the manufacturer. The Sentry Key transponder
cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty or damaged,
the entire key must be replaced.
OPERATION
When the ignition switch is turned to the On posi-
tion, the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM)
communicates through its antenna with the Sentry
Key transponder using a Radio Frequency (RF) sig-
nal. The SKIM then listens for a RF response from
the transponder through the same antenna. The Sen-
try Key transponder chip is within the range of the
SKIM transceiver antenna ring when it is inserted
into the ignition lock cylinder. The SKIM determines
whether a valid key is present in the ignition lock
cylinder based upon the response from the transpon-
der. If a valid key is detected, that fact is communi-
cated by the SKIM to the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) over the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus, and the PCM allows the
engine to continue running. If the PCM receives an
invalid key message, or receives no message from the
SKIM over the PCI data bus, the engine will be dis-
abled after about two seconds of operation. The Elec-
troMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) will also
respond to the invalid key message on the PCI data
bus by flashing the SKIS indicator on and off.
Fig. 14 Siren Remove/Install
1 - SCREW (2)
2 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - SIREN
Fig. 15 Sentry Key Immobilizer Transponder
1 - MOLDED CAP
2 - TRANSPONDER CHIP
3 - MOLDED CAP REMOVED
4 - TRANSPONDER KEY
8Q - 18 VEHICLE THEFT SECURITYKJ
SIREN (Continued)
An electrically operated intermittent front wiper
and washer system is standard factory-installed
safety equipment on this model (Fig. 1). The front
wiper and washer system includes the following
major components, which are described in further
detail elsewhere in this service information:
²Body Control Module- The Body Control
Module (BCM) is located on the Junction Block (JB)
under the driver side outboard end of the instrument
panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULES/BODY CONTROL MODULE
- DESCRIPTION).
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 right 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 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 area beneath the cowl
plenum cover/grille panel. The front wiper module
includes the wiper module bracket, four rubber-iso-
lated wiper module mounts, the front wiper motor,
the wiper motor crank arm, the two wiper drive
links, and the two front wiper pivots.
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).
²Washer Fluid Level Switch- The washer fluid
level switch is located in a dedicated hole near the
center of the rearward facing surface of the washer
reservoir, behind the right front wheel house splash
shield.
²Washer Pump/Motor- The reversible electric
washer pump/motor unit is located in a dedicated
hole on the lower outboard side of the washer reser-
voir, behind the right front wheel house splash
shield. This single reversible washer pump/motor
provides washer fluid to either the front or rear
washer system plumbing, depending upon the direc-
tion of the pump motor rotation.
²Washer Reservoir- The washer reservoir is
concealed behind the right front wheel house splash
shield ahead of the right front wheel. The washer
reservoir filler neck is the only visible portion of the
reservoir, and it is accessed from the right front cor-
ner 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 system are designed to work in
concert to provide the following operating modes:
²Continuous Wipe Mode- The control knob on
the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
switch has two continuous wipe positions, Low and
High. When selected, these switch positions will
cause the two-speed front wiper motor to operate in a
continuous low or high speed cycle.
KJFRONT WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 3
FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
cycles that occur after the front Wash switch state
changes to open, and to determine the proper inter-
val at which to de-energize the wiper on/off relay to
complete the wipe-after-wash mode cycle.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FRONT WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM
FRONT WIPER SYSTEM
If the front wiper motor operates, but the wipers
do not move on the windshield, replace the faulty
front wiper module. If the wipers operate, but chat-
ter, lift, or do not clear the glass, clean and inspect
the front wiper system components as required.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASH-
ERS - INSPECTION) and (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING). For
diagnosis and testing of the multi-function switch
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - DIAG-
NOSIS AND TESTING). 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.
The hard wired circuits and components of the
front wiper and washer system may be diagnosed
and tested using conventional diagnostic tools and
procedures. However, conventional diagnostic meth-
ods may not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the
Body Control Module (BCM), or the inputs to or out-
puts from the BCM that control the various front
wiper and washer system operating modes. The most
reliable, efficient, and accurate means to diagnose
the BCM, or the BCM inputs and outputs related to
the various front wiper and washer system operating
modes requires the use of a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer
to the appropriate diagnostic information.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCON-
NECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY 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 COULDRESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
FRONT WASHER SYSTEM
The diagnosis found here addresses an electrically
inoperative front washer system. If the washer
pump/motor operates, but no washer fluid is emitted
from the front washer nozzles, be certain to check
the fluid level in the reservoir. Also inspect the front
washer system components as required. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS -
INSPECTION). Refer to the appropriate wiring infor-
mation. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
details of wire harness routing and retention, connec-
tor pin-out information and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCON-
NECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY 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 ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Turn the control knob on the right (wiper) control
stalk of the multi-function switch to the On position.
Check whether the front wiper system is operating.
If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, test and repair the
front wiper system before continuing with these
tests. Refer to FRONT WIPER SYSTEM .
(2) Turn the control ring on the right (wiper) con-
trol stalk of the multi-function switch to the rear
Wash position. Check whether the rear washer sys-
tem is operating. If OK, test the multi-function
switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If the multi-function
switch tests OK, go to Step 3. If the multi-function
switch does not test OK, replace the faulty switch.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness con-
nector for the washer pump/motor unit from the
pump/motor unit connector receptacle. Check for con-
tinuity between the washer pump driver circuit cav-
8R - 6 FRONT WIPERS/WASHERSKJ
FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
(5) Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
over the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(6) Reinstall both front wiper arms onto the wiper
pivots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/
WASHERS/FRONT WIPER ARM - INSTALLATION).
(7) Close and latch the hood.
FRONT WIPER ARM
DESCRIPTION
The front wiper arms are the rigid members located
between the wiper pivots that protrude from the cowl
plenum cover/grille panel near the base of the wind-
shield and the wiper blades on the windshield glass
(Fig. 9). These wiper arms feature an over-center hinge
that allows easy access to the windshield glass for
cleaning. The wiper arm has a die cast metal pivot end
with a large tapered mounting hole at one end. A
molded black plastic cap fits over the wiper arm retain-
ing nut to conceal the nut and this mounting hole fol-
lowing wiper arm installation. The wide end of a
tapered, stamped steel channel hinges on and is secured
with a hinge pin to the blade end of the wiper arm pivot
end. One end of a long, rigid, stamped steel strap, with
a small hole near its pivot end, is riveted and crimped
within the narrow end of the stamped steel channel.
The tip of the wiper blade end of this strap is bent back
under itself to form a small hook. Concealed within the
stamped steel channel, one end of a long spring is
engaged with a wire hook on the underside of the diecast pivot end, while the other end of the spring is
hooked through the small hole in the steel strap. The
entire wiper arm has a satin black finish applied to all
of its visible surfaces.
A wiper arm cannot be adjusted or repaired. If
damaged or faulty, the entire wiper arm unit must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The front wiper arms are designed to mechanically
transmit the motion from the wiper pivots to the wiper
blades. The wiper arm must be properly indexed to the
wiper pivot in order to maintain the proper wiper blade
travel on the glass. The tapered mounting hole in the
wiper arm pivot end interlocks with the serrations on
the tapered outer circumference of the wiper pivot shaft,
allowing positive engagement and finite adjustment of
this connection. The mounting nut locks the wiper arm
to the threaded stud of the wiper pivot shaft. The
spring-loaded wiper arm hinge controls the down-force
applied through the tip of the wiper arm to the wiper
blade on the glass. The hook formation on the tip of the
wiper arm provides a cradle for securing and latching
the wiper blade pivot block to the wiper arm.
REMOVAL
(1) Lift the front wiper arm to its over-center posi-
tion to hold the wiper blade off of the glass and
relieve the spring tension on the wiper arm to wiper
pivot shaft connection.
(2) Carefully pry the plastic nut cap off of the
pivot end of the wiper arm (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove the nut that secures the wiper arm to
the wiper pivot shaft.
Fig. 9 Front Wiper Arm
1 - HOOK
2 - STRAP
3 - CHANNEL
4 - PIVOT END
5 - PIVOT HOLE
6 - HINGE PIN
7 - TENSION SPRING
Fig. 10 Front Wiper Arm Remove/Install
1 - FRONT WIPER BLADE & ARM (2)
2 - CAP (2)
3 - NUT (2)
4 - PIVOT SHAFT (2)
5 - T-SHAPED ALIGNMENT MARK (2)
8R - 12 FRONT WIPERS/WASHERSKJ
FRONT WASHER NOZZLE (Continued)
FRONT WIPER MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The front wiper module bracket is secured with
two nuts below the wiper motor through rubber insu-
lators to two weld studs on the bottom of the cowl
plenum panel beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille
panel (Fig. 14). Two screws secure the top of the
module bracket to the cowl plenum panel through
rubber insulators located on the outboard end of each
pivot bracket. The ends of the wiper pivot shafts that
protrude through dedicated openings in the cowl ple-
num cover/grille panel to drive the wiper arms and
blades are the only visible components of the front
wiper module. The front wiper module consists of the
following major components:
²Bracket- The front wiper module bracket con-
sists of a long tubular steel main member that has a
die cast pivot bracket formation near each end where
the two wiper pivots are secured. A stamped steel
mounting plate for the wiper motor is secured with
welds near the center of the main member. A short
stamped steel tab that extends laterally from one
side of the mounting plate provides a mounting loca-
tion for the wiper motor pigtail wire connector.
²Crank Arm- The front wiper motor crank arm
is a stamped steel unit with a slotted hole on thedriven end that is secured to the wiper motor output
shaft with a nut, and has a ball stud secured to the
drive end.
²Linkage- Two stamped steel drive links con-
nect the wiper motor crank arm to the wiper pivot
lever arms. The right side drive link has a plastic
socket-type bushing on each end. The left side drive
link has a plastic socket-type bushing on one end,
and a plastic sleeve-type bushing on the other end.
The socket-type bushing on one end of each drive
link is snap-fit over the ball stud on the lever arm of
its respective pivot. The left side drive link sleeve-
type bushing end is then fit over the motor crank
arm ball stud, and the other socket-type bushing of
the right side drive link is snap-fit over the exposed
end of the wiper motor crank arm ball stud.
²Motor- The front wiper motor is secured with
three screws to the motor mounting plate near the
center of the wiper module bracket. The wiper motor
output shaft passes through a hole in the module
bracket, where a nut secures the wiper motor crank
arm to the motor output shaft. The two-speed perma-
nent magnet wiper motor features an integral trans-
mission, an internal park switch, and an internal
automatic resetting circuit breaker. A molded plastic
shield covers the top of the motor.
²Pivots- The two front wiper pivots are secured
within the die cast pivot brackets on the outboard
ends of the wiper module main member. The lever
arms that extend from the center of the pivot shafts
each have a ball stud on their end. The upper end of
each pivot shaft where the wiper arms will be fas-
tened each is tapered and serrated with a threaded
stud formation at the tip. The lower ends of the pivot
shafts are installed through lubricated bushings in
the pivot brackets and are secured with snap rings. A
molded plastic shield covers each pivot shaft where it
enters the pivot bracket.
The front wiper module cannot be adjusted or
repaired. If any component of the module is faulty or
damaged, the entire front wiper module unit must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The front wiper module operation is controlled by
the battery current inputs received by the wiper
motor from the wiper on/off and wiper high/low
relays. The wiper motor speed is controlled by cur-
rent flow to either the low speed or the high speed
set of brushes. The park switch is a single pole, sin-
gle throw, momentary switch within the wiper motor
that is mechanically actuated by the wiper motor
transmission components. The park switch alter-
nately closes the wiper park switch sense circuit to
ground or to battery current, depending upon the
position of the wipers on the glass. This feature
Fig. 14 Front Wiper Module
1 - PIVOT BRACKET (2)
2 - MOTOR COVER
3 - MOTOR BRACKET
4 - LINKAGE BUSHING (4)
5 - DRIVE LINK (2)
6 - PIVOT SHAFT (2)
7 - INSULATOR (4)
8 - PIVOT CRANK ARM (2)
9 - PIVOT COVER
10 - MOTOR CRANK ARM
11 - PIGTAIL WIRE CONNECTOR
KJFRONT WIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 15
allows the motor to complete its current wipe cycle
after the wiper system has been turned Off, and to
park the wiper blades in the lowest portion of the
wipe pattern. The automatic resetting circuit breaker
protects the motor from overloads. The wiper motor
crank arm, the two wiper linkage members, and the
two wiper pivots mechanically convert the rotary out-
put of the wiper motor to the back and forth wiping
motion of the wiper arms and blades on the glass.
REMOVAL
(1) Unlatch and open the hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Remove both front wiper arms from the wiper
pivots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASH-
ERS - FRONT/FRONT WIPER ARM - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
from over the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EX-
TERIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL).
(5) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the front wiper motor from the
motor pigtail wire connector (Fig. 15).
(6) Remove the two screws that secure the front
wiper module to the top of the cowl plenum panel at
the pivot brackets.
(7) Remove the two nuts that secure the front
wiper module to the two weld studs on the bottom of
the cowl plenum panel.
(8) Lift the front wiper module up from the cowl
plenum panel far enough to disengage the two lower
insulators from the weld studs on the bottom of the
plenum panel.(9) Remove the front wiper module from the cowl
plenum panel as a unit.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the front wiper module to the cowl ple-
num as a unit (Fig. 15).
(2) Lower the front wiper module lower mounting
insulators over the two weld studs on the bottom of
the cowl plenum panel.
(3) Install the two screws that secure the front
wiper module to the top of the cowl plenum panel at
the pivot brackets. Tighten the screw on the driver
side, followed by the screw on the passenger side.
Tighten the screws to 8 N´m (72 in. lbs.).
(4) Install and tighten the two nuts that secure
the front wiper module to the two weld studs on the
bottom of the cowl plenum panel. Tighten the nuts to
8 N´m (72 in. lbs.).
(5) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the front wiper motor to the motor pig-
tail wire connector.
(6) Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
over the cowl plenum. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(7) Close and latch the hood.
(8) Reinstall both front wiper arms onto the wiper
pivots. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/
WASHERS/FRONT WIPER ARM - INSTALLATION).
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
FRONT WIPER/WASHER
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The front wiper and washer switches are integral
to the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH -
DESCRIPTION).
OPERATION
The front wiper and washer switches are integral
to the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH -
OPERATION).
Fig. 15 Front Wiper Module Remove/Install
1 - NUT (2)
2 - SCREW (2)
3 - FRONT WIPER MODULE
4 - STUD (2)
5 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
8R - 16 FRONT WIPERS/WASHERSKJ
FRONT WIPER MODULE (Continued)
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
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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