(7) Pull lightly outward on the top of the washer
pump/motor housing away from the washer reservoir
far enough to disengage the snap post on the top of
the motor from the receptacle in the reservoir (Fig.
20).
(8) Pull the washer pump/motor unit straight out
from the washer reservoir far enough to disengage
the barbed pump inlet nipple from the rubber grom-
met seal in the reservoir.
(9) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector from the washer pump/motor unit
connector receptacle on the top of the motor housing
(Fig. 21).
(10) Disconnect the two washer hoses from the two
washer pump/motor unit outlet nipples.
(11) Remove washer pump/motor unit through the
access hole at the front of the right front fender
wheel house splash shield.
(12) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the
washer reservoir and discard.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new rubber grommet seal into the
washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir.
Always use a new rubber grommet seal on the reser-
voir.
(2) Position the barbed inlet nipple of the washer
pump to the rubber grommet seal in the washer res-
ervoir (Fig. 20).
(3) Using hand pressure, press on the washer
pump/motor unit firmly and evenly until the barbed
inlet nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet
seal in the washer reservoir mounting hole.(4) Align the washer pump/motor snap post on the
top of the motor housing with the snap post recepta-
cle in the washer reservoir.
(5) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on the top of washer pump/motor unit until the snap
post snaps into the washer reservoir receptacle.
(6) 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
(Fig. 21).
(7) Reconnect the front and rear washer hoses to
the two barbed pump outlet nipples. Be certain that
the hose in the trough of the reservoir behind the
pump is connected to the rear nipple, and the hose in
the trough in front of the pump is connected to the
front nipple.
(8) Lower and snap shut the cover over the access
hole at the front of the right front wheel house
splash shield.
(9) Lower vehicle.
(10) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(11) Refill the washer reservoir with clean washer
fluid.
Fig. 20 Washer Pump/Motor Remove/Install
1 - WASHER RESERVOIR
2 - SNAP POST
3 - INLET NIPPLE
4 - GROMMET SEAL
5 - WASHER PUMP/MOTORFig. 21 Washer Pump/Motor Connections
1 - WASHER RESERVOIR
2 - WIRE HARNESS
3 - WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
4 - FRONT WASHER HOSE
5 - REAR WASHER HOSE
6 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
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WASHER PUMP/MOTOR (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
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(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)
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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²Rear Wiper Module- The rear wiper motor
output shaft is the only visible component of the rear
wiper module. The remainder of the module is con-
cealed within the tailgate below the rear flip-up glass
opening. The rear wiper module includes the module
bracket, the rear wiper motor, and the rear wiper
electronic control circuitry.
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. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASHERS/WASHER
PUMP MOTOR - DESCRIPTION).
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. This single washer
reservoir is shared by both the front and rear washer
systems. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIP-
ERS/WASHERS/WASHER RESERVOIR - DESCRIP-
TION).
Hard wired circuitry connects the rear 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 rear 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 rear
wiper and washer system are designed to work in
concert to provide the following operating modes:
²Continuous Wipe Mode- The control ring on
the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
switch has an On position. When selected, this
switch position will cause the rear wiper motor to
operate in a continuous manner at a fixed wipe cycle
speed.
²Intermittent Wipe Mode- The control ring on
the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
switch has a Delay position. When selected, thisswitch position will cause the rear wiper motor to
operate in an intermittent manner at a fixed interval
wipe cycle speed.
²Washer Mode- The control ring on the right
(wiper) control stalk of the multi-function switch has
two momentary Wash positions, one at the end of
each direction of control ring rotation. When the con-
trol ring is rotated to the downward (counterclock-
wise) Wash position, the rear washer system will
dispense washer fluid onto the flip-up glass and the
rear wiper motor will operate in a continuous mode
for as long as the switch is held closed, then provide
several additional wipe cycles after the washer
switch is released (wipe-after-wash mode). When the
control ring is rotated to the upward (clockwise)
Wash position, the rear washer system will dispense
washer fluid onto the flip-up glass and the rear wiper
motor will operate in a continuous mode for as long
as the switch is held closed, then return to fixed wipe
mode operation after the washer switch is released.
²Wipe-After-Wash Mode- The control ring on
the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
switch has two momentary Wash positions, one at
the end of each direction of control ring rotation.
When the control ring is rotated to the downward
(counterclockwise) Wash position, the rear washer
system will dispense washer fluid onto the flip-up
glass and the rear wiper motor will operate in a con-
tinuous mode for as long as the switch is held closed,
then provide several additional wipe cycles after the
washer switch is released.
OPERATION
The rear wiper and washer system is designed to
provide the vehicle operator with a convenient, safe,
and reliable means of maintaining visibility through
the rear flip-up glass. The various components of this
system are designed to convert electrical energy pro-
duced by the vehicle electrical system into the
mechanical action of the wiper blade to wipe the out-
side surface of the glass, as well as into the hydraulic
action of the washer system to apply washer fluid
stored in an on-board reservoir to the area of the
glass to be wiped. When combined, these components
provide the means to effectively maintain clear visi-
bility for the vehicle operator by removing excess
accumulations of rain, snow, bugs, mud, or other
minor debris from the swing gate flip up glass sur-
face that might be encountered while driving the
vehicle under numerous types of inclement operating
conditions.
The vehicle operator initiates all rear wiper and
washer system functions with the right (wiper) con-
trol stalk of the multi-function switch that extends
from the right side of the steering column, just below
the steering wheel. Rotating the control ring on the
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
control stalk to a detent position selects the Off,
Delay, or On rear wiper system operating modes.
Rotating the control ring on the control stalk to
either of two Wash positions actuates the momentary
rear washer system switch. The multi-function
switch provides hard wired outputs to the rear wiper
module and the washer pump/motor unit for all rear
wiper and washer system functions.
The rear wiper and washer system will only oper-
ate when the ignition switch is in the Accessory or
On positions, and the rear flip-up glass and tailgate
ajar switches are closed. Battery current is directed
from a fuse in the Junction Block (JB) to the multi-
function switch through a fused ignition switch out-
put (run-acc) circuit. The internal circuitry of the
right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
switch then provides battery current signals through
a rear wiper on driver circuit and a rear wiper inter-
mittent driver circuit to the rear wiper module and
to the Body Control Module (BCM). The BCM uses
these rear wiper system inputs as a signal to lock the
rear flip-up glass and the tailgate to prevent the rear
flip-up glass or tailgate from being opened for as long
as the rear wiper is operating. The multi-function
switch circuitry also uses this battery current and a
ground circuit input to directly control the operation
and direction of the reversible electric washer pump/
motor unit.
A separate fuse in the JB provides battery current
to the electronic control circuitry of the rear wiper
module through a fused B(+) circuit. The rear wiper
module uses this fused B(+) input to park the rear
wiper blade off of the rear flip-up glass if the ignition
switch is turned to the Off position while the rear
wiper is operating, or if the ignition switch is turned
to the Off position before the rear wiper blade has
parked. However, if the ignition switch is turned to
the Off position while the rear wiper is operating,
then turned back On, the rear wiper switch must be
cycled to the Off position and back to the On or
Delay position before the rear wiper will operate
again. In addition, the rear wiper module receives an
input from the rear flip-up glass ajar switch on a
flip-up glass ajar switch sense circuit, which prevents
the rear wiper from operating when the flip-up glass
is not closed or fully latched.
The hard wired circuits and components of the rear
wiper and washer system may be diagnosed and
tested using conventional diagnostic tools and proce-
dures. Following are paragraphs that briefly describe
the operation of each of the rear wiper and washer
system operating modes.
CONTINUOUS WIPE MODE When the On posi-
tion of the control ring on the right (wiper) control
stalk of the multi-function switch is selected, the
multi-function switch circuitry directs a battery cur-rent signal to the rear wiper module through the
rear wiper on driver circuit, causing the rear wiper to
cycle continuously at a fixed speed.
INTERMITTENT WIPE MODE When the Delay
position of the control ring on the right (wiper) con-
trol stalk of the multi-function switch is selected, the
multi-function switch circuitry directs a battery cur-
rent signal to the rear wiper module through the
rear wiper intermittent driver circuit, causing the
rear wiper to cycle intermittently at a fixed delay
interval.
WASH MODE When the momentary Wash (after
On) position of the control ring on the right (wiper)
control stalk of the multi-function switch is selected,
the multi-function switch circuitry directs both bat-
tery current and ground to the washer pump/motor
unit, and a battery current signal to be provided to
the rear wiper module through the rear wiper on
driver circuit. This will cause the washer pump/mo-
tor unit to be energized and the rear wiper to cycle
continuously at a fixed speed for as long as the rear
Wash switch is held closed.
WIPE-AFTER-WASH MODE When the momentary
Wash (before Off) position of the control ring on the
right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-function
switch is selected, the multi-function switch circuitry
directs both battery current and ground to the
washer pump/motor unit, and a battery current sig-
nal to be provided to the rear wiper module through
the rear wiper on driver circuit. This will cause the
washer pump/motor unit to be energized and the rear
wiper to cycle continuously at a fixed speed for as
long as the rear Wash switch is held closed. When
the control ring is released to the Off position, the
washer pump/motor is de-energized, but the circuitry
within the rear wiper module will provide several
additional wipe cycles to complete the wipe-after-
wash mode cycle.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM
REAR WIPER SYSTEM
The diagnosis found here addresses an electrically
inoperative rear wiper system. If the rear wiper
motor operates, but the wiper does not move on the
rear flip-up glass, inspect the mechanical connection
between the rear wiper arm and the rear wiper
motor output shaft. If OK, replace the faulty rear
wiper module. If the wiper operates, but chatters,
lifts, or does not clear the glass, clean and inspect
the rear wiper system components as required. (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/REAR WIPERS/WASHERS -
INSPECTION) and (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
REAR WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING). Refer to
the appropriate wiring information. The wiring infor-
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)
rear wiper on driver circuit between the rear wiper
module and the multi-function switch as required.
REAR WASHER SYSTEM
The diagnosis found here addresses an electrically
inoperative rear washer system. If the washer pump/
motor operates, but no washer fluid is emitted from
the rear washer nozzle, be certain to check the fluid
level in the reservoir. Also inspect the rear washer
system components as required. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/REAR WIPERS/WASHERS - INSPECTION).
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wir-
ing 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.
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 ring on the right (wiper) control
stalk of the multi-function switch to the On position.
Check whether the rear wiper system is operating. If
OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, test and repair the rear
wiper system before continuing with these tests.
Refer to REAR WIPER SYSTEM .
(2) Pull the right (wiper) control stalk of the multi-
function switch toward the steering wheel. Check
whether the front washer system is operating. If OK,
test the multi-function switch. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - 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-ity of the headlamp and dash wire harness connector
for the washer pump/motor unit and a good ground.
There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the shorted washer pump driver cir-
cuit between the washer pump/motor unit and the
multi-function switch as required.
(4) Check for continuity between the washer pump
driver circuit cavities of the headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the washer pump/motor unit
and the instrument panel wire harness connector for
the multi-function switch (Connector C-2). There
should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK,
repair the open washer pump driver circuit between
the washer pump/motor unit and the multi-function
switch as required.
(5) Check for continuity between the washer pump
sense circuit cavity of the headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the washer pump/motor unit
and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If
OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the shorted
washer pump sense circuit between the washer
pump/motor unit and the multi-function switch as
required.
(6) Check for continuity between the washer pump
sense circuit cavities of the headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the washer pump/motor unit
and the instrument panel wire harness connector for
the multi-function switch (Connector C-2). There
should be continuity. If OK, replace the faulty washer
pump/motor unit. If not OK, repair the open washer
pump sense circuit between the washer pump/motor
unit and the multi-function switch as required.
CLEANING - REAR WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM
REAR WIPER SYSTEM
The squeegee of a wiper blade exposed to the ele-
ments for a long time tends to lose its wiping effec-
tiveness. Periodic cleaning of the squeegee is
suggested to remove any deposits of salt or road film.
The wiper blade, arm, and rear flip-up glass should
only be cleaned using a sponge or soft cloth and
windshield washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-
abrasive cleaner. If the wiper blade continues to
leave streaks, smears, hazing, or beading on the
glass after thorough cleaning of the squeegees and
the glass, the entire wiper blade assembly must be
replaced.
CAUTION: Protect the rubber squeegee of the wiper
blade from any petroleum-based cleaners, solvents,
or contaminants. These products can rapidly deteri-
orate the rubber squeegee.
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REAR WASHER SYSTEM
If the washer system is contaminated with foreign
material, drain the washer reservoir by removing the
washer pump/motor from the reservoir. Clean foreign
material from the inside of the washer pump/motor
inlet filter screen and the washer reservoir using
clean washer fluid, a mild detergent, or a non-abra-
sive cleaner. Flush foreign material from the washer
system plumbing by first disconnecting the washer
hose from the washer nozzle, then running the
washer pump/motor to run clean washer fluid or
water through the system. A plugged or restricted
washer nozzle should be carefully back-flushed using
compressed air. If the washer nozzle obstruction can-
not be cleared, replace the washer nozzle.
CAUTION: Never introduce petroleum-based clean-
ers, solvents, or contaminants into the washer sys-
tem. These products can rapidly deteriorate the
rubber seals and hoses of the washer system, as
well as the rubber squeegee of the wiper blade.
CAUTION: Never use compressed air to flush the
washer system plumbing. Compressed air pres-
sures are too great for the washer system plumbing
components and will result in further system dam-
age. Never use sharp instruments to clear a
plugged washer nozzle or damage to the nozzle ori-
fice and improper nozzle spray patterns will result.
INSPECTION - REAR WIPER & WASHER
SYSTEM
REAR WIPER SYSTEM
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm should be
inspected periodically, not just when wiper perfor-
mance problems are experienced. This inspection
should include the following points:
(1) Inspect the wiper arm for any indications of
damage, or contamination. If the wiper arm is con-
taminated with any foreign material, clean as
required. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/REAR WIPERS/
WASHERS - CLEANING). If a wiper arm is damaged
or corrosion is evident, replace the wiper arm with a
new unit. Do not attempt to repair a wiper arm that
is damaged or corroded.
(2) Carefully lift the wiper arm off of the park
ramp. Note the action of the wiper arm hinge. The
wiper arm should pivot freely at the hinge, but with
no lateral looseness evident. If there is any binding
evident in the wiper arm hinge, or there is evident
lateral play in the wiper arm hinge, replace the
wiper arm.CAUTION: Do not allow the wiper arm to spring
back against the glass without the wiper blade in
place or the glass may be damaged.
(3) Once proper hinge action of the wiper arm is
confirmed, check the hinge for proper spring tension.
The spring tension of the wiper arm should be suffi-
cient to cause the rubber squeegee to conform to the
curvature of the glass. Replace a wiper arm if it has
low or no spring tension.
(4) Inspect the wiper blade and squeegee for any
indications of damage, contamination, or rubber dete-
rioration (Fig. 2). If the wiper blade or squeegee is
contaminated with any foreign material, clean them
and the glass as required. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/REAR WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING). If
after cleaning the wiper blade and the glass, the
wiper blade fails to clear the glass without smearing,
streaking, chattering, hazing, or beading, replace the
wiper blade. Also, if a wiper blade is damaged or if
the squeegee rubber is damaged or deteriorated,
replace the wiper blade with a new unit. Do not
attempt to repair a wiper blade that is damaged.
Fig. 2 Wiper Blade Inspection
1 - WORN OR UNEVEN EDGES
2 - ROAD FILM OR FOREIGN MATERIAL DEPOSITS
3 - HARD, BRITTLE, OR CRACKED
4 - DEFORMED OR FATIGUED
5 - SPLIT
6 - DAMAGED SUPPORT COMPONENTS
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