Fill JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Repair Manual

(4) Remove the six plastic nuts (2 short and 4
long) that secure the cowl grille cover to the studs on
the cowl top panel near the base of the windshield
(Fig. 3).
(5) Lift the left end of the cowl grille cover off of
the cowl plenum panel far enough to access the front
washer plumbing.
(6) Disconnect the engine compartment washer
hose from the cowl grille cover washer hose at the
plastic elbow connector.
(7) Remove the cowl grille cover from the cowl ple-
num and cowl top panels through the opening
between the hood and the base of the windshield.
(8) From the underside of the cowl grille cover, dis-
connect the washer hoses from the three barbed nip-
ples of the wye fitting/check valve unit.
(9) Remove the wye fitting/check valve unit from
the underside of the cowl grille cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the wye fitting/check valve unit to the
underside of the cowl grille cover.
(2) From the underside of the cowl grille cover,
reconnect the three washer hoses to the barbed nip-
ples of the wye fitting/check valve unit.
(3) Reinstall the washer hoses for the front washer
nozzles into their routing clips on the underside of
the cowl grille cover.
(4) Position the cowl grille cover onto the cowl ple-
num and cowl top panels through the opening
between the hood and the base of the windshield
(Fig. 3).(5) Lift the left end of the cowl grille cover off of
the cowl plenum panel far enough to access the front
washer plumbing.
(6) Reconnect the cowl grille cover washer hose to
the engine compartment washer hose at the elbow
connector.
(7) Install the six plastic nuts that secure the cowl
grille cover to the studs on the cowl top panel near
the base of the windshield. These nuts are to be
installed by pushing them onto the studs in the fol-
lowing sequence:
(a) First, install the short nuts to the third stud
from the right, then the second stud from the left.
(b) Next, install the long nuts to the right out-
board stud, then the left outboard stud.
(c) Finally, install the two remaining long nuts
to the third stud from the left, then the second
stud from the right.
(8) Starting at the ends and working toward the
center, push the hood to plenum seal onto the for-
ward flanges of the cowl grille cover and the plenum
panel.
(9) Reinstall the wiper arms onto the wiper pivots.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/FRONT WIPERS/WASH-
ERS/FRONT WIPER ARMS - INSTALLATION).
(10) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
FRONT WASHER HOSES/
TUBES
DESCRIPTION
The front washer plumbing consists of a small
diameter rubber hose that is routed from the barbed
outlet nipple of the front washer pump/motor on the
washer reservoir along the filler neck into the engine
compartment. In the engine compartment, a molded
plastic in-line fitting with barbed nipples joins the
washer hose to another section of hose that is routed
near the left headlamp and dash wire harness to the
cowl plenum area. The engine compartment washer
hose passes from the engine compartment into the
cowl plenum area through a dedicated hole with a
rubber grommet near the left end of the cowl plenum
panel. A molded plastic elbow fitting with barbed nip-
ples joins the engine compartment hose to the cowl
grille cover hose. The cowl grille cover washer hose is
routed through routing clips on the underside of the
cowl grille cover to a molded plastic wye fitting with
barbed nipples and an integral check valve. The cowl
grille cover hose is connected to one nipple on the
wye fitting and the two washer nozzle hoses are con-
nected to the other two wye fitting nipples. The
washer nozzle hoses are routed along the underside
of the cowl grille cover to the two washer nozzles.
Fig. 3 Cowl Grille Cover Remove/Install
1 - WASHER HOSE CONNECTION
2 - STUDS (6)
3 - COWL GRILLE COVER
4 - PLASTIC NUT (6)
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FRONT CHECK VALVE (Continued)

(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the liner from the left front fender
wheel house.
(4) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the front washer pump/motor
from the motor connector receptacle (Fig. 6).
(5) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed
outlet nipple of the front washer pump/motor and
allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container
for reuse.
(6) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed inlet nipple of
the washer pump out of the rubber grommet seal in
the reservoir. Care must be taken not to damage the
reservoir.
(7) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the
washer pump mounting hole in 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 reservoir
(Fig. 6).
(3) Press firmly and evenly on the washer pump
until the barbed inlet nipple is fully seated in the
rubber grommet seal in the washer reservoir mount-
ing hole.(4) Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet
nipple of the washer pump.
(5) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the front washer pump/motor
unit to the motor connector receptacle.
(6) Reinstall the liner into the left front fender
wheel house.
(7) Lower the vehicle.
(8) Refill the washer reservoir with the washer
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
procedure.
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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 windshield and the wiper blades on the wind-
shield glass. 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 mounting hole with internal
serrations at one end. A molded black plastic cap fits
over the wiper arm retaining nut to conceal the nut
and this mounting hole following wiper arm installa-
tion. The wide end of a tapered, stamped steel chan-
nel 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 die
cast 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 mounting
hole formation with internal serrations in the wiper
arm pivot end interlocks with the serrations on the
outer circumference of the wiper pivot driver, allow-
ing positive engagement and finite adjustment of this
Fig. 6 Washer Pumps (Viewed from Bottom of
Reservoir)
1 - REAR WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
2 - FRONT WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
3 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
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FRONT WASHER PUMP/MOTOR (Continued)

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) Remove the one screw that secures the washer
reservoir filler neck to the left inner fender shield.
(3) Raise and support the vehicle.
(4) Remove the liner from the left front fender
wheel house.
(5) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed
outlet nipple of the rearmost (front) washer pump/
motor unit and allow the washer fluid to drain into a
clean container for reuse.
(6) Remove the two screws that secure the inboard
mounting flange of the washer reservoir to the left
inner wheel house.
(7) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear-
ward far enough to access the left headlamp and
dash wire harness connector for the washer fluid
level switch on the front of the reservoir.
(8) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the washer fluid level switch
from the switch connector receptacle.
(9) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed nipple of the
washer fluid level switch out of the rubber grommet
seal on the front of the reservoir (Fig. 21). Care must
be taken not to damage the reservoir.
(10) Remove the washer fluid level switch and
float from the washer reservoir.
(11) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the
washer fluid level switch mounting hole in the
washer reservoir and discard.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new rubber grommet seal into the
washer fluid level switch mounting hole in the front
of the washer reservoir. Always use a new rubber
grommet seal on the reservoir.
(2) Position the float of the washer fluid level
switch through the rubber grommet seal in the
washer reservoir (Fig. 21). The connector receptacle
of the washer fluid level switch should be pointed
downward.
(3) Press firmly and evenly on the washer fluid
level switch using hand pressure until the barbed
nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet seal in
the washer reservoir mounting hole.(4) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the washer fluid level switch to
the switch connector receptacle.
(5) Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet
nipple of the front washer pump/motor unit.
(6) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the inboard mounting flange of the washer reservoir
to the left inner wheel house. Tighten the screws to
7.4 N´m (66 in. lbs.).
(7) Reinstall the liner into the left front fender
wheel house.
(8) Lower the vehicle.
(9) Install and tighten the one screw that secures
the washer reservoir filler neck to the left inner
fender shield. Tighten the screw to 7.4 N´m (66 in.
lbs.).
(10) Fill the washer reservoir with the washer
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
procedure.
(11) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 21 Washer Fluid Level Switch Remove/Install
1 - WASHER RESERVOIR
2 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
3 - GROMMET SEAL
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WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH (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 concealed between
the left front inner and outer fender panels, behind
the inner fender liner in front of the left front wheel.
The only visible component of the washer reservoir is
the filler neck and cap unit, which extends through a
hole in the left front wheel house extension panel
into the engine compartment. A bright yellow plastic
filler cap with a rubber seal and an International
Control and Display Symbol icon for ªWindshield
Washerº and the text ªWasher Fluid Onlyº molded
into it snaps over the open end of the filler neck. The
cap hinges on and is secured to a molded-in hook for-
mation on the rear of the reservoir filler neck.There are separate, dedicated holes on the out-
board side of the reservoir provided for the mounting
of the front and rear washer/pump motor units, and
another dedicated hole on the front of the reservoir
for the washer fluid level switch. The inboard side of
the washer reservoir has an integral flange that is
secured to the inside of the left front fender wheel
house by two screws, while an integral molded tab
engages a slot in the left front fender inner shield to
support the outboard side of the reservoir. Another
screw secures the reservoir filler neck to the left
front fender inner shield near the front of the engine
compartment. The left front fender wheel house
inner liner must be removed to access the washer
reservoir for service.
The washer reservoir cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. The washer
reservoir, the grommet seals for the washer pump/
motor units and the washer fluid level switch, and
the filler cap are each available for service replace-
ment.
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
front and rear washer/pump motor units are located
in a sump area near the front of the reservoir to be
certain that washer fluid will be available to the
pumps as the fluid level in the reservoir becomes
depleted. The front washer pump/motor unit is
mounted in the lowest position in the sump so that
the front washers will operate even after the rear
washer system will no longer operate. 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) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the air cleaner housing from the top of
the left front fender wheel house. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER
HOUSING - REMOVAL).
Fig. 22 Washer Reservoir
1 - LEFT FENDER INNER SHIELD
2 - SCREW (2)
3 - WASHER PUMP WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
4 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH WIRE HARNESS
CONNECTOR
5 - WASHER RESERVOIR
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(3) Disconnect the two washer reservoir washer
hoses from the two engine compartment washer
hoses at the inline connectors located on the top of
the left front fender wheel house (Fig. 23).
(4) Open the washer reservoir filler cap and
unsnap the filler cap hinge from the hook on the
filler neck.
(5) Remove the one screw that secures the washer
reservoir filler neck to the left inner fender shield.
(6) Raise and support the vehicle.
(7) Remove the liner from the left front fender
wheel house.
(8) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connectors for the two washer pump/motor
units from the pump/motor connector receptacles
(Fig. 24).
(9) Remove the two screws that secure the inboard
mounting flange of the washer reservoir to the left
front inner wheel house.
(10) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear-
ward far enough to access the left headlamp and
dash wire harness connector for the washer fluid
level switch on the front of the reservoir.
(11) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the washer fluid level switch
from the switch connector receptacle.
(12) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear-
ward far enough to disengage the outboard mounting
tab from the mounting slot on the left front inner
fender shield.(13) Rotate the washer reservoir far enough so
that the inboard mounting flange clears the front
suspension components, then lower the reservoir far
enough to disengage the filler neck from the hole in
the left front wheel house extension.
(14) Remove the washer reservoir from the left
front fender wheel house.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the washer reservoir into the left front
fender wheel house.
(2) Raise the washer reservoir filler neck through
the hole in the left front fender wheelhouse extension
into the engine compartment and rotate the reservoir
as needed to orient the inboard mounting flange over
the top of the front suspension components.
(3) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear-
ward far enough to engage the outboard mounting
tab with the mounting slot in the left front inner
fender shield (Fig. 24).
(4) Pull the bottom of the washer reservoir rear-
ward far enough to access the washer fluid level
switch connector receptacle on the front of the reser-
voir.
(5) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the washer fluid level switch to
the switch connector receptacle.
Fig. 23 Washer Reservoir Filler Neck Mounting
1 - WASHER RESERVOIR
2 - SCREW
3 - WASHER HOSES FROM PUMPS
4 - WASHER HOSES TO NOZZLES
5 - LEFT FENDER INNER SHIELD
Fig. 24 Washer Reservoir
1 - LEFT FENDER INNER SHIELD
2 - SCREW (2)
3 - WASHER PUMP WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
4 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH WIRE HARNESS
CONNECTOR
5 - WASHER RESERVOIR
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WASHER RESERVOIR (Continued)

(6) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the inboard mounting flange of the washer reservoir
to the left inner wheel house. Tighten the screws to
7.4 N´m (66 in. lbs.).
(7) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connectors for the two washer pump/motor
units to the pump/motor unit connector receptacles.
(8) Reinstall the liner into the left front fender
wheel house.
(9) Lower the vehicle.
(10) Install and tighten the one screw that secures
the washer reservoir filler neck to the left inner
fender shield (Fig. 23). Tighten the screw to 7.4 N´m
(66 in. lbs.).
(11) Reinstall the washer reservoir filler cap hinge
onto the hook on the filler neck and close the cap.
(12) Reconnect the two washer reservoir washer
hoses to the two engine compartment washer hoses
at the inline connectors located on the top of the left
front fender wheel house.
(13) Reinstall the air cleaner housing onto the top
of the left front fender wheel house. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER
HOUSING - INSTALLATION).
(14) 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 the
ISO 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.
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)

²Washer Reservoir- The rear washer system
shares a single reservoir with the front washer sys-
tem, but has its own dedicated washer pump/motor
and plumbing. The washer reservoir is concealed
between the left inner fender shield and the left
outer fender panel, behind the inner fender liner and
ahead of the left front wheel. The washer reservoir
filler neck is the only visible portion of the reservoir,
and it is accessed from the left front corner of the
engine compartment.
Features of the rear wiper and washer system
include the following:
²Continuous Wipe Mode- When the right
multi-function switch control sleeve is moved to the
On position, the rear wiper will be operated at a
fixed speed, continual wipe cycle until the switch
sleeve is moved to the Delay or Off positions, until
the ignition switch is turned to the Off position, or
until the liftgate flip-up glass is ajar.
²Intermittent Wipe Mode- When the right
multi-function switch control sleeve is moved to the
Delay position, the rear wiper will be operated in a
fixed interval, intermittent wipe cycle until the
switch sleeve is moved to the On or Off positions,
until the ignition switch is turned to the Off position,
until the liftgate flip-up glass is ajar, or until the
right multi-function switch control stalk is pushed
forward to activate the rear washer system. The
intermittent wipe mode delay time has a fixed delay
interval of about five to eight seconds between
sweeps.
²Washer Mode- When the right multi-function
switch control stalk is pushed forward to activate the
rear washer system, washer fluid will be dispensed
from the washer reservoir onto the liftgate glass
through the rear washer nozzle and the rear wiper
will operate in a fixed cycle (not intermittent) for as
long as the rear washer pump/motor unit remains
energized. When the control stalk is released from
the momentary Wash position, the wipe-after-wash
feature will continue to operate the rear wiper at a
fixed cycle for about three additional wiper sweeps
before returning to the previously selected mode.
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 repairprocedures, 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.
OPERATION
The rear wiper and washer system is intended to
provide the vehicle operator with a convenient, safe,
and reliable means of maintaining visibility through
the liftgate glass. The various components of this sys-
tem 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 outside liftgate glass surface
that might be encountered while driving the vehicle
under numerous types of inclement operating condi-
tions. The vehicle operator initiates all rear wiper
and washer system functions with the right multi-
function switch located on the right side of the steer-
ing column, just below the steering wheel. Moving
the switch control sleeve to a detent position selects
the rear wiper system operating mode. Moving the
switch control stalk forward to a momentary position
activates the rear washer pump/motor, which dis-
penses washer fluid onto the liftgate glass through
the rear washer nozzle and operates the rear wiper
system in the fixed cycle mode for as long as the
washer switch is closed plus about three wiper
sweeps.
When the ignition switch is in the Accessory or On
positions, battery current from a fuse in the Junction
Block (JB) is provided to the right multi-function
switch through a fused ignition switch output (run-
acc) circuit. A separate fuse in the JB provides bat-
tery current to the electronic control circuitry of the
rear wiper module through a fused B(+) circuit.
When the right multi-function switch control sleeve
On position is selected, the On position circuitry
within the switch directs a battery current rear
wiper motor control signal input to the rear wiper
module electronic circuitry, which causes the rear
wiper motor to run at a fixed continuous wipe cycle.
When the right multi-function switch control sleeve
Delay position is selected, the Delay position cir-
cuitry within the switch directs a battery current
rear washer switch output signal input to the rear
wiper module electronic circuitry, which causes the
rear wiper motor to run at a fixed intermittent wipe
cycle. When the right multi-function switch control
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REAR WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

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.
WASHER SYSTEM
The washer system components should be
inspected periodically, not just when washer perfor-
mance problems are experienced. This inspection
should include the following points:
(1) Check for ice or other foreign material in the
washer reservoir. If contaminated, clean and flush
the washer system. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
REAR WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING).
(2) Inspect the washer plumbing for pinched, leak-
ing, deteriorated, or incorrectly routed hoses and
damaged or disconnected hose fittings. Replace dam-
aged or deteriorated hoses and hose fittings. Leaking
washer hoses can sometimes be repaired by cutting
the hose at the leak and splicing it back togetherusing an in-line connector fitting. Similarly, sections
of deteriorated hose can be cut out and replaced by
splicing in new sections of hose using in-line connec-
tor fittings. Whenever routing a washer hose or a
wire harness containing a washer hose, it must be
routed away from hot, sharp, or moving parts. Also,
sharp bends that might pinch the washer hose must
be avoided.
REAR WASHER HOSES/TUBES
DESCRIPTION
The rear washer plumbing consists of small diam-
eter rubber hoses and molded plastic inline connector
fittings (Fig. 2). The washer reservoir hose is con-
nected to the barbed outlet nipple of the rear washer
pump/motor unit below the left front wheel house
extension and routed up the washer reservoir filler
neck to the engine compartment. Just rearward of
the washer reservoir filler neck in the engine com-
partment, an inline connector with barbed nipples
joins the reservoir hose to the engine compartment
hose. The engine compartment hose is routed along
the top of the left front fender wheel house to the
dash panel. The engine compartment hose passes
through a hole with a rubber grommet in the dash
panel into the passenger compartment. Below the
instrument panel in the passenger compartment near
the left cowl side inner panel, another inline connec-
tor joins the engine compartment hose to the A-pillar
hose. The A-pillar hose is routed up the left A-pillar
to the headliner. At the headliner, an inline connector
joins the A-pillar hose to the headliner hose. The
headliner hose is routed above the headliner and
Fig. 1 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
Fig. 2 Rear Washer Plumbing
1 - UPPER COWL PLENUM PANEL
2 - WASHER HOSE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3 - A-PILLAR WASHER HOSE
4 - HEADLINER WASHER HOSE
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along the left roof side rail to the rear of the vehicle.
At the rear of the vehicle, the headliner hose is
routed above the headliner and along the upper lift-
gate opening panel toward the right side of the vehi-
cle. The headliner hose then passes through a hole
with a rubber grommet in the upper liftgate opening
panel and through another hole with a rubber grom-
met into the upper inner liftgate panel to the rear
washer nozzle.
Washer hose is available for service only as roll
stock, which must then be cut to length. The head-
liner washer hose is integral to the headliner unit
and, if faulty or damaged, the headliner unit must be
replaced. The molded plastic washer hose fittings
cannot be repaired. If these fittings are faulty or
damaged, they must be replaced.
OPERATION
Washer fluid in the washer reservoir is pressurized
and fed by the rear washer pump/motor through the
rear washer system plumbing and fittings to the rear
washer nozzle on the liftgate outer panel above the
liftgate glass. Whenever routing the washer hose or a
wire harness containing a washer hose, it must be
routed away from hot, sharp, or moving parts; and,
sharp bends that might pinch the hose must be
avoided.
REAR WASHER NOZZLE
DESCRIPTION
The rear washer nozzle is a fluidic type unit that
includes an integral check valve (Fig. 3). The nozzle
is constructed of molded plastic and has a rubber
seal and integral snap features on the back of it. The
nozzle is secured by a snap fit in a dedicated mount-
ing hole in the liftgate outer panel above the liftgate
flip-up glass. Within the rear nozzle body, a small
check ball is held against an integral valve seat at
the inlet end of the nozzle by a small coiled spring.
The rear washer nozzle and check valve unit cannot
be adjusted or repaired. If faulty or damaged, the
entire nozzle and check valve unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
The rear washer nozzle is designed to dispense
washer fluid into the wiper pattern area on the out-
side of the liftgate glass. Pressurized washer fluid is
fed to the nozzle from the washer reservoir by the
rear washer pump/motor through a single hose,
which is attached to a barbed nipple on the back of
the rear washer nozzle. The rear washer nozzle
incorporates a fluidic design, which causes the nozzle
to emit the pressurized washer fluid as an oscillating
stream to more effectively cover a larger area of the
glass area to be cleaned. The integral rear nozzle
check valve prevents washer fluid from draining out
of the rear washer supply hoses back to the washer
reservoir. This drain-back would result in a lengthy
delay from when the rear washer switch is actuated
until washer fluid was dispensed through the rear
washer nozzle, because the rear washer pump would
have to refill the rear washer plumbing from the res-
ervoir to the nozzle. The check valve also prevents
washer fluid from siphoning through the rear washer
nozzle after the rear washer system is turned Off.
When the rear washer pump pressurizes and pumps
washer fluid from the reservoir through the rear
washer plumbing, the fluid pressure overrides the
spring pressure applied to the check ball within the
valve and unseats the check ball, allowing washer
fluid to flow to the rear washer nozzle. When the
rear washer pump stops operating, spring pressure
seats the check ball in the valve and fluid flow in
either direction within the rear washer plumbing is
prevented.
REMOVAL
The check valve for the rear washer nozzle is inte-
gral to the nozzle.
(1) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry at the sides of the rear
washer nozzle to release the snap features that
secure it in the mounting hole of the liftgate outer
panel.
Fig. 3 Rear Washer Nozzle
1 - HEADLINER WASHER HOSE
2 - ROOF PANEL
3 - REAR WASHER NOZZLE
4 - LIFTGATE
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the washer fluid and forces it through the pump out-
let nipple, the rear washer plumbing, and the rear
washer nozzle onto the liftgate glass.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the liner from the left front fender
wheel house.
(4) Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the rear washer pump/motor
from the motor connector receptacle (Fig. 6).
(5) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed
outlet nipple of the rear washer pump/motor and
allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container
for reuse.
(6) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed inlet nipple of
the washer pump out of the rubber grommet seal in
the reservoir. Care must be taken not to damage the
reservoir.
(7) Remove the rubber grommet seal from the
washer pump mounting hole in 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 reservoir
(Fig. 6).
(3) Press firmly and evenly on the washer pump
until the barbed inlet nipple is fully seated in the
rubber grommet seal in the washer reservoir mount-
ing hole.
(4) Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet
nipple of the washer pump.
(5) Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire
harness connector for the rear washer pump/motor
unit to the motor connector receptacle.
(6) Reinstall the liner into the left front fender
wheel house.
(7) Lower the vehicle.
(8) Refill the washer reservoir with the washer
fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal
procedure.
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
REAR WIPER ARM
DESCRIPTION
The rear wiper arm is the rigid member located
between the rear wiper motor output shaft that pro-
trudes from the outer liftgate panel near the base of
the liftgate glass opening and the rear wiper blade
(Fig. 7). This wiper arm features an over-center
hinge that allows easy access to the liftgate and lift-
gate glass for cleaning. The wiper arm has a die cast
metal pivot end. This pivot end has a hole in it with
internal serrations and a plastic pivot cover is
Fig. 6 Washer Pumps (Viewed from Bottom of
Reservoir)
1 - REAR WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
2 - FRONT WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
3 - WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
Fig. 7 Rear Wiper Arm
1 - LIFTGATE
2 - REAR WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT
3 - PARK RAMP
4 - PIVOT COVER
5 - REAR WIPER ARM
6 - NUT
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