Wipers DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owner's Guide

DESCRIPTION - CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS
All circuits in the diagrams use an alpha/numeric
code to identify the wire and it's function. To identify
which circuit code applies to a system, refer to the
Circuit Identification Code Chart. This chart shows
the main circuits only and does not show the second-
ary codes that may apply to some models.
CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION CODE CHART
CIRCUIT FUNCTION
A BATTERY FEED
B BRAKE CONTROLS
C CLIMATE CONTROLS
D DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUITS
E DIMMING ILLUMINATION
CIRCUITS
F FUSED CIRCUITS
G MONITORING CIRCUITS
(GAUGES)
H OPEN
I NOT USED
J OPEN
K POWERTRAIN CONTROL
MODULE
L EXTERIOR LIGHTING
M INTERIOR LIGHTING
N NOT USED
O NOT USED
P POWER OPTION (BATTERY
FEED)
Q POWER OPTIONS (IGNITION
FEED)
R PASSIVE RESTRAINT
S SUSPENSION/STEERING
T TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/
TRANSFER CASE
U OPEN
V SPEED CONTROL, WIPER/
WASHER
W OPEN
X AUDIO SYSTEMS
Y OPEN
Z GROUNDS
DESCRIPTION - SECTION IDENTIFICATION AND
INFORMATION
The wiring diagrams are grouped into individual
sections. If a component is most likely found in a par-
ticular group, it will be shown complete (all wires,
connectors, and pins) within that group. For exam-
ple, the Auto Shutdown Relay is most likely to be
found in Group 30, so it is shown there complete. It
can, however, be shown partially in another group if
it contains some associated wiring.
Splice diagrams in Section 8W-70 show the entire
splice and provide references to other sections the
splices serves. Section 8W-70 only contains splice dia-
grams that are not shown in their entirety some-
where else in the wiring diagrams.
Section 8W-80 shows each connector and the cir-
cuits involved with that connector. The connectors
are identified using the name/number on the dia-
gram pages.
WIRING SECTION CHART
GROUP TOPIC
8W-01 thru
8W-09General information and Diagram
Overview
8W-10 thru
8W-19Main Sources of Power and
Vehicle Grounding
8W-20 thru
8W-29Starting and Charging
8W-30 thru
8W-39Powertrain/Drivetrain Systems
8W-40 thru
8W-49Body Electrical items and A/C
8W-50 thru
8W-59Exterior Lighting, Wipers and
Trailer Tow
8W-60 thru
8W-69Power Accessories
8W-70 Splice Information
8W-80 Connector Pin Outs
8W-91 Connector, Ground and Splice
Locations
8W - 01 - 6 8W-01 WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATIONDR
WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION (Continued)

8W-53 WIPERS
Component Page
Data Link Connector................. 8W-53-2
Front Control Module............. 8W-53-2, 3, 4
Fuse 8............................ 8W-53-3
G104............................ 8W-53-3, 4
G105.............................. 8W-53-4
Instrument Cluster................... 8W-53-2
Integrated Power Module.......... 8W-53-2, 3, 4Component Page
Multi-Function Switch................ 8W-53-2
Washer Fluid Level Switch............. 8W-53-4
Washer Pump Motor-Front............. 8W-53-4
Wiper High/Low Relay.............. 8W-53-3, 4
Wiper Motor-Front................. 8W-53-3, 4
Wiper On/Off Relay.................. 8W-53-3
DR8W-53 WIPERS 8W - 53 - 1

CARGO BOX - TIE DOWN
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the bolts and remove the tie down
cleat. (Fig. 4)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the tie down cleat and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.).
COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS -
REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the washer hose.
(3) Remove the hood seal.
(4) Remove the six push pin fasteners from the
front of the grille. (Fig. 5)
(5) Remove the two rear corner screws and remove
the grilles.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the grill and install the two rear corner
screws.
(2) Install the six push pin fasteners along the
front of the grille.
(3) Install the hood seal.
(4) Connect the washer hose.(5) Install the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - INSTAL-
LATION)
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES
REMOVAL
NOTE: Exterior name plates are attached to body
panels with adhesive tape.
(1) Apply a length of masking tape on the body,
parallel to the top edge and one end of the name
plate to use as a guide for installation, if necessary.
(2) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun. Do not exceed 52ÉC
(120ÉF) when heating name plate.
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove and discard the name plate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean all residue from the name
plate attachment area of the body panel.
(2) Wipe area with a clean lint free cloth moist-
ened with a 50% solution of water and alcohol and
wipe dry immediately with a dry lint free cloth.
(3) Remove protective cover from adhesive tape on
back of name plate.
(4)
Position name plate properly on the body panel.
(5) Apply consistent and uniform pressure over the
entire surface of the name plate, with palm of hand.
(6) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun to assure adhesion.
Do not exceed 52ÉC (120ÉF) when heating name
plate.
Fig. 4 TIE DOWN CLEAT
1 - BOLTS (2)
2 - CLEAT
Fig. 5 COWL GRILLE
1 - PUSH PIN FASTENERS (6)
2 - COWL GRILLE
3 - SCREWS (2)
23 - 38 EXTERIORDR

WATER PUMP BYPASS - DESCRIPTION....7-59
WATER PUMP BYPASS - OPERATION......7-60
WATER SEPARATOR - DESCRIPTION,
FUEL FILTER........................14-50
WATER SEPARATOR - INSTALLATION,
FUEL FILTER........................14-50
WATER SEPARATOR - OPERATION, FUEL
FILTER.............................14-50
WATER SEPARATOR - REMOVAL, FUEL
FILTER.............................14-50
WATER TO OIL COOLER - REMOVAL......7-69
WATERDAM - INSTALLATION......23-25,23-34
WATERDAM - REMOVAL..........23-25,23-34
WATER-IN-FUEL INDICATOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................8J-45
WATER-IN-FUEL INDICATOR -
OPERATION.........................8J-45
WATER-TO-AIR COOLER - INSTALLATION . . 7-70
WEAR - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MEASURING TIMING CHAIN............9-167
WEAR INDICATORS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TREAD......................22-8
WEAR PATTERNS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TIRE.......................22-8
WEAR, STANDARD PROCEDURE -
MEASURING TIMING CHAIN.............9-77
WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION, DRIP
RAIL..............................23-91
WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION, FRONT
DOOR GLASS RUN...................23-92
WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION, REAR
DOOR GLASS RUN.....................23-93
WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL, DRIP RAIL . . 23-91
WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL, FRONT
DOOR GLASS RUN...................23-92
WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL, REAR
DOOR GLASS RUN...................23-93
WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER -
INSTALLATION, A-PILLAR..............23-91
WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER -
INSTALLATION, DRIP RAIL.............23-92
WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER - REMOVAL,
A-PILLAR...........................23-91
WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER - REMOVAL,
DRIP RAIL..........................23-92
WELD LOCATIONS - SPECIFICATIONS . . . 23-120
WELD PROCESS - SPECIFICATIONS......13-15
WHEEL - INSTALLATION, STEERING
......19-15
WHEEL - REMOVAL, STEERING
.........19-15
WHEEL ALIGNMENT - DESCRIPTION
.......2-1
WHEEL ALIGNMENT - OPERATION
.........2-2
WHEEL ALIGNMENT, SPECIAL TOOLS
......2-7
WHEEL ANTILOCK - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, REAR
.......................5-48
WHEEL BALANCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, TIRE
....................22-4
WHEEL COVER - REMOVAL
............22-14WHEEL INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................22-11
WHEEL INSTALLATION - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, DUAL REAR.............22-12
WHEEL REPLACEMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE........................22-12
WHEEL RUNOUT - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TIRE.......................22-1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
FRONT..............................5-47
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, REAR...................5-49
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -
INSTALLATION, FRONT.................5-48
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -
INSTALLATION, REAR..................5-48
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - OPERATION,
FRONT..............................5-47
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - REMOVAL,
FRONT..............................5-48
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - REMOVAL,
REAR...............................5-48
WHEEL WITH MATCHING TIRE -
DESCRIPTION, FULL SIZE, SPARE.......22-15
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
INSTALLATION, FRONT................23-41
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
INSTALLATION, REAR.................23-41
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
REMOVAL, FRONT....................23-41
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
REMOVAL, REAR.....................23-41
WHEELS - DESCRIPTION..............22-11
WHEELS - INSTALLATION, REAR DUAL....5-35
WHEELS - OPERATION................22-11
WHEELS - REMOVAL, REAR DUAL........5-34
WIND NOISE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . . 23-2
WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY -
DESCRIPTION, REAR..................8G-2
WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY -
INSTALLATION, REAR..................8G-4
WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY -
OPERATION, REAR....................8G-3
WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY -
REMOVAL, REAR.....................8G-3
WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH -
DESCRIPTION, REAR..................8G-4
WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH -
OPERATION, REAR....................8G-4
WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, REAR.........8G-2
WINDOW MOTOR - REMOVAL..........8N-20
WINDOW REGULATOR - MANUAL -
INSTALLATION..................23-27,23-35
WINDOW REGULATOR - MANUAL -
REMOVAL.....................23-26,23-35
WINDOW REGULATOR - POWER -
INSTALLATION..................23-26,23-34WINDOW REGULATOR - POWER -
REMOVAL.....................23-25,23-34
WINDOW SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................8N-20
WINDOW SWITCH - INSTALLATION......8N-21
WINDOW SWITCH - REMOVAL..........8N-20
WINDOWS - DESCRIPTION, POWER.....8N-19
WINDOWS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
POWER............................8N-19
WINDOWS - OPERATION, POWER.......8N-19
WINDSHIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,
WARNING..........................23-88
WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM - CLEANING . . 8R-6
WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..............8R-6
WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM -
INSPECTION.........................8R-7
WIPER ARM - DESCRIPTION...........8R-17
WIPER ARM - INSTALLATION...........8R-18
WIPER ARM - OPERATION.............8R-18
WIPER ARM - REMOVAL..............8R-18
WIPER BLADE - DESCRIPTION..........8R-18
WIPER BLADE - INSTALLATION.........8R-20
WIPER BLADE - OPERATION...........8R-19
WIPER BLADE - REMOVAL.............8R-19
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY -
DESCRIPTION.......................8R-20
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING.......................8R-21
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY -
INSTALLATION......................8R-22
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY - OPERATION . . 8R-20
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY - REMOVAL....8R-21
WIPER MODULE - DESCRIPTION........8R-22
WIPER MODULE - INSTALLATION.......8R-23
WIPER MODULE - OPERATION..........8R-23
WIPER MODULE - REMOVAL...........8R-23
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - DESCRIPTION . . . 8R-24
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................8R-25
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - INSTALLATION . . . 8R-26
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - OPERATION.....8R-25
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - REMOVAL......8R-26
WIPERS/WASHERS - DESCRIPTION
.......8R-1
WIPERS/WASHERS - OPERATION
........8R-4
WIRE SPLICING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE
.....................8W-01-15
WIRING - DESCRIPTION, TRAILER TOW
. . 8L-24
WIRING DIAGRAMS - DESCRIPTION,
HOW TO USE
.....................8W-01-1
WIRING HARNESS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING
.........................8W-01-7
WIRING/TERMINAL, SPECIAL TOOLS
. . 8W-01-10
WORN THREADS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, REPAIR
DAMAGED OR
...........9-190,9-240,9-9,9-94
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