wiper blades CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual

(2) Pry cover up and forward until released from
instrument panel pad. (3) Lift top cover upward and rearward to remove
from vehicle. (4) For installation place top cover on panel open-
ing. Be certain that blades of top cover are located in
the retaining spring clips. (5) Push forward and down to engage in pad.
INSTRUMENT PANEL REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: Disconnect negative battery cable, in en-
gine compartment, before servicing instrument
panel.
(1) Remove windshield wiper arms.
(2) Open hood and remove cowl top plastic cover.
(3) Remove windshield washer reservoir.
(4) Pull connector loose from the A/C resistor block
and push wiring and grommet through bulkhead into
passenger compartment. (5) Remove the console/consolette assembly.
(6) Remove the passive restraint seat belt logic
control module wiring. (7) Remove six attaching nuts securing the instru-
ment panel to console support brace. (8) Remove the instrument panel to console sup-
port brace with the Air Bag System Diagnostic Mod-
ule attached. (9) Remove right and left cowl side and scuff plate
trim moldings. (10) Remove left and right A-pillar trim moldings.
(11) Remove instrument panel top cover (Fig. 28).
(12) Remove lower steering column cover.
(13) Disconnect the steering column wiring at the
25-way connector. (14) Disconnect park brake, stop lamp and speed
control wiring. (15) Remove five steering column support nuts and
lower steering column. Then remove two steering col-
umn attaching studs. (16) Disconnect engine harness wiring at 18-way
and 16-way connectors located on the left side panel
support bracket. (17) Remove glove box assembly.
(18) Remove the panel top cover assembly.
(19) Loosen the panel roll-down pivot bolts.
(20) Remove the defroster duct adapter from de-
froster duct. (21) Remove screws which attach instrument panel
to windshield fence line. Roll panel down, attach
heavy wire to hold in position and remove defroster
duct retaining screws. (22) Disconnect body wiring at the right side
18-way connector and left side 25-way connector. (23) Disconnect temperature mode cable at in-line
connector. Disconnect resistor block and blower mo-
tor wiring connectors.
Fig. 28 Instrument Panel and Top Cover
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
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GENERAL WIPER INFORMATION ........... 1
INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND SWITCH SERVICE PROCEDURES .... 12
WINDSHIELD WASHERS ................. 17 WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE AND ARM SERVICE
PROCEDURES ......................... 1
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY SERVICE PROCEDURES ....... 3
GENERAL WIPER INFORMATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, SEE GROUP 8M, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR
STEERING WHEEL OR COLUMN REMOVAL PROCE-
DURES.
The windshield wipers can be operated with the
windshield wiper switch only when the ignition
switch is in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION position.
A fuse, located in the fuse block, protects the cir-
cuitry of the wiper system and the vehicle. The wiper motor has permanent magnet fields. The speeds are determined by current flow to the appro-
priate set of brushes. The intermittent wipe system, in addition to low
and high speed, has a delay mode. The delay mode
has a range of 2 to 15 seconds. This is accomplished
by a variable resistor in the wiper switch and is con-
trolled electrically by a relay. The wiper system completes the wipe cycle when
the switch is turned OFF. The blades park in the
lowest portion of the wipe pattern.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE AND ARM SERVICE PROCEDURES
WIPER BLADES
Wiper blades, exposed to the weather for a long pe-
riod of time, tend to lose their wiping effectiveness.
Periodic cleaning of the wiper blade is suggested to
remove the accumulation of salt and road film. The
wiper blades, arms, and windshield should be cleaned
with a sponge or cloth and a mild detergent or nona-
brasive cleaner. If the blades continue to streak or
smear, they should be replaced.
WIPER BLADE ELEMENT CHANGE
(1) Turn wiper switch ON, position blades to a con-
venient place by turning the ignition switch ON and
OFF. (2) Lift wiper arm to raise blade off glass.
(3) Remove blade assembly from arm by inserting
a small screwdriver blade into release slot of wiper
blade and push downward (Fig. 1 and 2), or push re-
lease button (2). (4) To remove wiping element from blade assem-
bly:
² Place blade assembly on a working surface
² Apply pressure backwards to open up the blade as-
sembly (Fig. 3)
² By pushing downward and pulling away remove
the wiping element, or lift tab on one end links and
squeeze link to remove from center bridge.
Fig. 1 Wiper Blade and Element
Fig. 2 Blade Assembly from Arm
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(3) Secure arm to pivot with attaching nut and
tighten 17 to 22 N Im (155 to 195 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Close head cover and remove pin from arm pin
hole.
WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT
FRONT ARM ADJUSTMENT
(1) Cycle the wiper motor into the PARK position.
(2) Check the tips of the blades in blackout area.
From the bottom edge of the windshield to the blade
should be no closer than 25 mm (1 inch) (Fig. 8). (3) Operate the wipers if the requirements are not
met, check linkage and pivot assembly for worn
parts.
REAR ARM ADJUSTMENT
With the motor in the park position, mount the
arm on the motor shaft. Choose a serration engage-
ment that positions the blade, parallel with the bot-
tom edge of the liftgate glass.
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX
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Front Wiper Motor AssemblyÐAG and AJ Bodies . 6
Rear Wiper Motor AssemblyÐAG Body ........ 8
Rear Wiper MotorÐAG Body Test ............ 6 Wiper Motor and Linkage AssemblyÐAA, AC, AY
Bodies ................................ 8
Wiper Motor and Linkage AssemblyÐAP Body . . 10
Wiper Motor System Test Procedures .......... 3
WIPER MOTOR SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURES
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, SEE GROUP 8M, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR
STEERING WHEEL OR COLUMN REMOVAL PROCE-
DURES.
Whenever a wiper motor malfunction occurs, first
verify that the wiper motor wire harness is properly
connected to all connectors before starting normal di-
agnosis and repair procedures. Refer to Wiper Motor
Diagnosis Chart (Fig. 9). The following is a list of general wiper motor sys-
tem problems, the tests that are to be performed to
locate the faulty part, and the corrective action to be
taken. These tests will cover both two speed and in-
termittent wipe functions.
TWO SPEED MOTOR FUNCTION TESTS
CONDITION: MOTOR WILL NOT RUN IN ANY SWITCH POSITION
PROCEDURE
(1) Check for a blown fuse in the fuse block. (a) If fuse is good, proceed to step 2.
(b) If fuse is defective, replace and check motor
operation in all switch positions. (c) If motor is still inoperative and the fuse does
not blow, proceed to step 2. (d) If replacement fuse blows, proceed to step 5.
(2) Place switch in LOW speed position.
(3) Listen to motor. If you cannot hear it running,
proceed to Step 4. If you hear it running, check motor
output shaft. If output shaft is not turning, replace
motor assembly. If it is turning, drive link to output
shaft or linkage is not properly connected. Replace
worn parts and/or properly connect drive link to the
motor output shaft. (4) Connect a voltmeter between motor terminal 3
and ground strap (Fig. 10). If there is no voltage or very
little voltage (less than one volt) present, move nega-
tive test lead from the ground strap to negative battery
terminal. (a) If an increase in voltage is noticed, the problem
is a bad ground circuit. Make sure the motor mount-
ing is free of paint and that nuts or bolts are tight. (b) If there is still no indication of voltage, the
problem is an open circuit in the wiring harness or
wiper switch. (c) If no more than 3 volts increase in voltage is
observed, the problem is a faulty motor assembly.
(5) Disconnect motor wiring connector and replace
fuse. (a) If fuse does not blow, motor is defective.
(b) If fuse blows, switch or wiring is at fault.
Fig. 8 Windshield Wiper Arm Adjustment
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CONDITION: MOTOR RUNS SLOWLY AT ALL SPEEDS
PROCEDURE
(1) Disconnect wiring harness connector at motor.
Remove wiper arms and blades. Connect an ammeter
between battery (B+) and terminal 3 on motor (Fig.
11).
(a) If motor runs and average ammeter reading
is more than 6 amps, proceed to step 2. (b) If motor runs and average ammeter reading
is less than 6 amps, proceed to step 3.
(2) Check to see if wiper linkage or pivots are
binding or caught. Disconnect drive link from motor. (a) If motor now runs and draws less than 3
amps, repair linkage system. (b) If motor continues to draw more than 3 amps,
replace motor assembly.
(3) Check motor wiring harness for shorting be-
tween high and low speed wires as follows: (a) Connect a voltmeter or test lamp to motor
ground strap. (b) Set wiper switch to LOW position.
(c) Connect other lead of voltmeter to terminal 4
of the wiring harness. (d) If voltage is present, there is a short in the
wiring or wiper switch. If no voltage is present pro-
ceed to step e. (e) Set wiper switch to HIGH position.
(f) Move voltmeter lead from terminal 4 to termi-
nal 3 of the wiring harness. (g) If voltage is present, there is a short in the
wiring or wiper switch.
CONDITION: MOTOR WILL RUN AT HIGH SPEED, BUT NOT AT LOW SPEED. MOTORWILL RUN AT LOW SPEED, BUT NOT AT HIGHSPEED
PROCEDURE
(1) If motor will not run on high speed, put switch
in HIGH position and connect a test lamp between
motor Terminal 4 and ground (Fig. 12).
(2) If motor will not run on low speed, put switch
in LOW position and connect a test lamp between
motor Terminal 3 and ground. (3) If test lamp does not light at motor terminal,
there is an open in wiring or switch. If test lamp
lights at motor terminal, replace motor assembly.
CONDITION: MOTOR WILL KEEP RUNNING WITH SWITCH IN OFF POSITION
PROCEDURE
Remove wiring harness. Connect jumper from Ter-
minal 1 to Terminal 3 of wiper motor (Fig. 13). Con-
nect second jumper from Terminal 2 to battery (B+).
If motor runs to PARK position and stops, wiper
switch is faulty. If motor keeps running and does not
park, replace motor assembly.
Fig. 10 Voltmeter Between Terminal 3 and Ground
Fig. 11 Ammeter Between Terminal 3 and Battery
Fig. 12 Test Lamp Between Terminal 4 and Ground
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CONDITION: MOTOR WILL STOP WHEREVER IT IS, WHEN COLUMN SWITCH IS PUT IN OFFPOSITION. THE WIPERS DO NOT CONTINUERUNNING TO PARK POSITION
PROCEDURE
(1) Remove motor wiring connector and clean ter-
minals. Reconnect connector and test motor.If prob-
lem persists, proceed to Step 2. (2) Set wiper switch to OFF position. Disconnect
motor wiring connector. Connect a voltmeter or test
lamp to the motor ground strap. Connect the other
lead to terminal 2 of wiring connector. (a) If voltage is not present, check for an open
circuit in the wiring harness or wiper control
switch. (b) If voltage is present, proceed to step 3.
(3) Connect an ohmmeter or continuity tester be-
tween terminals 3 and 1 (Fig. 14). (a) If there is continuity between these termi-
nals, the problem is a defective motor. (b) If there is no continuity, the problem is an
open circuit in the wiper control switch or wiring
harness.
REAR WIPER MOTORÐAG BODY TEST
The following test is used in order to locate and
then repair liftgate wiper motor defects. Refer to
Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for liftgate wiper motor
wiring schematic. (1) Remove lower cover on liftgate (Fig. 15).
(2) Disconnect feed connector from wiper motor.
(3) With ignition switch in ON position, check for
battery voltage at blue wire. (4) With ignition switch in ON position and wiper
switch ON, check for battery voltage at blue and
brown wire. If battery voltage is not present in steps
3 and 4, check fuse, liftgate wiper switch and wiring. (5) With ignition switch in ON position, and wiper
switch in OFF position, check for battery voltage be-
tween blue and brown wires. If battery voltage is not
present, check ground wire to liftgate switch. (6) If battery voltage is present in steps 3 and 4,
replace motor.
FRONT WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLYÐAG and AJ
BODIES
REMOVAL
(1) Park system.
(2) Open the hood assembly.
(3) Remove wiper arms and blades, disconnect
hoses from tee connector (Fig. 16).
Fig. 13 One Jumper Wire Between Terminal 1 and 3. One Jumper Wire Between Terminal 2 and Battery positive
Fig. 14 Ohmmeter Between Terminals 3 and 1
Fig. 15 Liftgate Lower Cover
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WIPER SWITCH SERVICE PROCEDURE
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, SEE GROUP 8M, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR
STEERING WHEEL OR COLUMN REMOVAL PROCE-
DURES.
AC AND AY BODIES
The wiper switch is part of the multi-function
switch assembly. If the wiper switch fails, the multi-
function switch must be replaced. Refer to Group 8J,
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning Flasher for multi-
function switch service procedure.
AG AND AJ BODIES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove switch pod assembly from instrument
panel. (2) Remove five inner switch pod panel.
(3) Unhook switch linkage from buttons.
(4) Remove switch mounting screws.
(5) Remove switch.
INSTALLATION (1) Latch switch linkage in the up position.
(2) Insert switch into switch pod and install
mounting screws. (3) Unlatch linkage and install onto push buttons.
(4) Operate all switch modes for correct operation.
(5) Reinstall five inner switch pod panel screws.
(6) Reinstall switch pod assembly.
PULSE INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER
CONTROLLER (PIWWC)
The controller is a part of the washing and wiper
system which includes:
² Pulse intermittent windshield wiper controller
² Wiper blades and arms
² Wiper motor
² Windshield washer reservoir
² Wiring harness
² Windshield washer pump
² Windshield washer hoses
Any part not working properly could cause, the
whole system not to work properly or at all. If the
system is not working proper, check all parts before
taking any action of part replacements.
The controller controls the pulse/wipe and the inter-
mittent modes only. The time delay in the intermittent
wipe mode is a minimum of 45 to a maximum of 25 sec-
onds depending on the switch setting.
The wash function can be turn ON with the wiper
control switch in the OFF position. Pressing the
wash button on the end of the level will operate the
washer pump until released. The wipers will operate
while the pump is operating and continue for about
three addition wipes ( 61) after before parking.
AA BODY
The PIWWC (Fig. 26) is attached to a bracket lo-
cated to the right of the steering column behind the
steering column cover (Fig. 27).
AP BODY
The PIWWC is attached to a bracket located to the
right of the steering column behind the steering col-
umn cover (Fig. 28).
Fig. 25 Front Wiper ContinuityÐAG and AJ Bodies
Fig. 26 Pulse Intermittent Windshield Wiper Controller (PIWWC)
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