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(4) If necessary, use a suitable battery terminal
puller to disengage the wiper arm from the wiper
pivot shaft (Fig. 11).
(5) Remove the front wiper arm pivot end from the
wiper pivot shaft.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park
position before attempting to install the front wiper
arms. Turn the ignition switch to the On position
and move the control knob on the right (wiper) con-
trol stalk of the multi-function switch to its Off posi-
tion. If the wiper pivots move, wait until they stop
moving, then turn the ignition switch back to the
Off position. The wiper motor is now in its park
position.
(1) The front wiper arms must be indexed to the
wiper pivot shafts with the wiper motor in the park
position to be properly installed. Position the front
wiper arm pivot ends onto the wiper pivot shafts so
that the tip of the wiper blade is aligned with the
T-shaped wiper alignment lines located in the lower
edge of the windshield glass (Fig. 10).
(2) Once the wiper blade is aligned, lift the wiper
arm away from the windshield slightly to relieve the
spring tension on the pivot end and push the pivot
hole on the end of the wiper arm down firmly and
evenly over the wiper pivot shaft.
(3) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
wiper arm to the wiper pivot shaft. Tighten the nut
to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Wet the windshield glass, then operate the
front wipers. Turn the front wipers Off, then checkfor the correct wiper arm position and readjust as
required.
(5) Reinstall the plastic nut cap onto the wiper
arm pivot nut.
FRONT WIPER BLADE
DESCRIPTION
Each front wiper blade is secured by an integral
latching pivot block to the hook formation on the tip
of the front wiper arms, and rests on the glass near
the base of the windshield when the wipers are not
in operation (Fig. 12). The wiper blade consists of the
following components:
²Superstructure- The superstructure includes
several stamped steel bridges and links with claw
formations that grip the wiper blade element. Also
included in this unit is the latching, molded plastic
pivot block that secures the superstructure to the
wiper arm. The driver side front wiper blade has an
additional molded black plastic airfoil secured to the
superstructure, which is oriented toward the base of
the windshield when the front wipers are in their
parked position. All of the metal components of the
wiper blade have a satin black finish applied.
²Element- The wiper element or squeegee is the
resilient rubber member of the wiper blade that con-
tacts the glass.
²Flexor- The flexor is a rigid metal component
running along the length of each side of the wiper
Fig. 11 Wiper Arm Puller - Typical
1 - WIPER ARM
2 - WIPER PIVOT SHAFT
3 - BATTERY TERMINAL PULLER
Fig. 12 Front Wiper Blade
1 - SUPERSTRUCTURE
2 - ELEMENT
3 - PIVOT BLOCK
4 - RELEASE TAB
5 - PIVOT PIN
6 - CLAWS
7 - FLEXOR
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FRONT WIPER ARM (Continued)

element where it is gripped by the claws of the
superstructure.
All models have two 47.50 centimeter (18.70 inch)
long front wiper blades with non-replaceable rubber
elements (squeegees). The wiper blades cannot be
adjusted or repaired. If faulty, worn, or damaged the
entire wiper blade unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
The wiper blades are moved back and forth across
the glass by the wiper arms when the wipers are
being operated. The wiper blade superstructure is
the flexible frame that grips the wiper blade element
and evenly distributes the force of the spring-loaded
wiper arm along the length of the element. The com-
bination of the wiper arm force and the flexibility of
the superstructure makes the element conform to
and maintain proper contact with the glass, even as
the blade is moved over the varied curvature that
may be encountered across the glass surface. The
wiper element flexor provides the claws of the blade
superstructure with a rigid, yet flexible component
on the element which can be gripped. The rubber ele-
ment is designed to be stiff enough to maintain an
even cleaning edge as it is drawn across the glass,
yet resilient enough to conform to the glass surface
and flip from one cleaning edge to the other each
time the wiper blade changes directions. The airfoil
used on the driver side wiper blade is designed to
reduce the lifting effect caused by air moving over
the vehicle at higher highway speeds.
REMOVAL
NOTE: The notched end of the wiper element flexor
should always be oriented towards the end of the
wiper blade that is nearest to the wiper pivot.
(1) Lift the front wiper arm to raise the wiper
blade and element off of the glass, until the wiper
arm hinge is in its over-center position.
(2) To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm,
depress the pivot block latch release tab under the
tip of the arm and slide the blade away from the tip
towards the pivot end of the arm far enough to dis-
engage the pivot block from the hook formation on
the end of the arm (Fig. 13).
(3) Extract the hook formation on the tip of the
wiper arm through the opening in the wiper blade
superstructure just ahead of the wiper blade pivot
block/latch unit.
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.(4) Gently lower the tip of the wiper arm onto the
glass.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The notched end of the wiper element flexor
should always be oriented towards the end of the
wiper blade that is nearest to the wiper pivot.
(1) Lift the front wiper arm off of the windshield
glass, until the wiper arm hinge is in its over-center
position.
(2) Position the front wiper blade near the hook
formation on the tip of the arm with the notched end
of the wiper element flexor oriented towards the end
of the wiper arm that is nearest to the wiper pivot.
(3) Insert the hook formation on the tip of the
wiper arm through the opening in the wiper blade
superstructure ahead of the wiper blade pivot block/
latch unit far enough to engage the pivot block into
the hook (Fig. 13).
(4) Slide the wiper blade pivot block/latch up into
the hook formation on the tip of the wiper arm until
the latch release tab snaps into its locked position.
Latch engagement will be accompanied by an audible
click.
(5) Gently lower the wiper blade onto the glass.
Fig. 13 Front Wiper Blade Remove/Install
1 - SUPERSTRUCTURE
2 - WIPER ARM
3 - PIVOT BLOCK
4 - RELEASE TAB
5 - HOOK
6 - ELEMENT
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FRONT WIPER BLADE (Continued)

FRONT WIPER MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The front wiper module bracket is secured with
two nuts below the wiper motor through rubber insu-
lators to two weld studs on the bottom of the cowl
plenum panel beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille
panel (Fig. 14). Two screws secure the top of the
module bracket to the cowl plenum panel through
rubber insulators located on the outboard end of each
pivot bracket. The ends of the wiper pivot shafts that
protrude through dedicated openings in the cowl ple-
num cover/grille panel to drive the wiper arms and
blades are the only visible components of the front
wiper module. The front wiper module consists of the
following major components:
²Bracket- The front wiper module bracket con-
sists of a long tubular steel main member that has a
die cast pivot bracket formation near each end where
the two wiper pivots are secured. A stamped steel
mounting plate for the wiper motor is secured with
welds near the center of the main member. A short
stamped steel tab that extends laterally from one
side of the mounting plate provides a mounting loca-
tion for the wiper motor pigtail wire connector.
²Crank Arm- The front wiper motor crank arm
is a stamped steel unit with a slotted hole on thedriven end that is secured to the wiper motor output
shaft with a nut, and has a ball stud secured to the
drive end.
²Linkage- Two stamped steel drive links con-
nect the wiper motor crank arm to the wiper pivot
lever arms. The right side drive link has a plastic
socket-type bushing on each end. The left side drive
link has a plastic socket-type bushing on one end,
and a plastic sleeve-type bushing on the other end.
The socket-type bushing on one end of each drive
link is snap-fit over the ball stud on the lever arm of
its respective pivot. The left side drive link sleeve-
type bushing end is then fit over the motor crank
arm ball stud, and the other socket-type bushing of
the right side drive link is snap-fit over the exposed
end of the wiper motor crank arm ball stud.
²Motor- The front wiper motor is secured with
three screws to the motor mounting plate near the
center of the wiper module bracket. The wiper motor
output shaft passes through a hole in the module
bracket, where a nut secures the wiper motor crank
arm to the motor output shaft. The two-speed perma-
nent magnet wiper motor features an integral trans-
mission, an internal park switch, and an internal
automatic resetting circuit breaker. A molded plastic
shield covers the top of the motor.
²Pivots- The two front wiper pivots are secured
within the die cast pivot brackets on the outboard
ends of the wiper module main member. The lever
arms that extend from the center of the pivot shafts
each have a ball stud on their end. The upper end of
each pivot shaft where the wiper arms will be fas-
tened each is tapered and serrated with a threaded
stud formation at the tip. The lower ends of the pivot
shafts are installed through lubricated bushings in
the pivot brackets and are secured with snap rings. A
molded plastic shield covers each pivot shaft where it
enters the pivot bracket.
The front wiper module cannot be adjusted or
repaired. If any component of the module is faulty or
damaged, the entire front wiper module unit must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The front wiper module operation is controlled by
the battery current inputs received by the wiper
motor from the wiper on/off and wiper high/low
relays. The wiper motor speed is controlled by cur-
rent flow to either the low speed or the high speed
set of brushes. The park switch is a single pole, sin-
gle throw, momentary switch within the wiper motor
that is mechanically actuated by the wiper motor
transmission components. The park switch alter-
nately closes the wiper park switch sense circuit to
ground or to battery current, depending upon the
position of the wipers on the glass. This feature
Fig. 14 Front Wiper Module
1 - PIVOT BRACKET (2)
2 - MOTOR COVER
3 - MOTOR BRACKET
4 - LINKAGE BUSHING (4)
5 - DRIVE LINK (2)
6 - PIVOT SHAFT (2)
7 - INSULATOR (4)
8 - PIVOT CRANK ARM (2)
9 - PIVOT COVER
10 - MOTOR CRANK ARM
11 - PIGTAIL WIRE CONNECTOR
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NOTE: The pivoting float of the washer fluid level
switch must be in a horizontal position within the
reservoir in order to be removed. With the reservoir
empty and in an upright position, the pivoting float
will orient itself to the horizontal position when the
switch connector receptacle is pointed straight
downwards.
(6) 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 back of the reservoir sump. Care must be
taken not to damage the reservoir.
(7) Remove the washer fluid level switch from the
washer reservoir.
(8) 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
washer reservoir. Always use a new rubber grommet
seal on the reservoir.
(2) Insert the float of the washer fluid level switch
through the rubber grommet seal and into thewasher reservoir. The connector receptacle of the
washer fluid level switch should be pointed down-
ward.
(3) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on the washer fluid level switch mounting flange
until the barbed nipple is fully seated in the rubber
grommet seal in the washer reservoir mounting hole.
(4) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the washer fluid level switch to the
switch connector receptacle (Fig. 17).
(5) Reconnect the removed washer hose to the
barbed outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor unit.
(6) Reinstall the splash shield into the right front
fender wheel house. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
INSTALLATION).
(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.
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The washer pump/motor unit (Fig. 18) is located on
the outboard side of the washer reservoir, on the out-
board side of the right front frame rail behind the
right front wheel house splash shield. A small perma-
nently lubricated and sealed reversible electric motor
is coupled to the rotor-type washer pump. The use of
an integral shuttle valve allows the washer pump/
motor unit to provide washer fluid to either the front
or the rear washer systems, depending upon the
direction of the motor/pump impeller rotation. A seal
flange with a barbed inlet nipple on the pump hous-
ing passes through a rubber grommet seal installed
in a dedicated mounting hole of the washer reservoir.
When the pump is installed in the reservoir the front
barbed outlet nipple on the pump shuttle valve hous-
ing connects the unit to the front washer hose and
the rear barbed outlet nipple connects the unit to the
rear washer hose. The letters ªFº and ªRº molded
into the shuttle valve housing adjacent to each nipple
provide further clarification of the nipple assign-
ments.
The washer pump/motor unit is retained on the
reservoir by the interference fit between the barbed
pump inlet nipple and the grommet seal, which is a
light press fit. The top of the washer pump is also
secured to the washer reservoir by the use of a snap
post on the motor and a snap post receptacle molded
into the reservoir that allows for mounting of the
washer pump without the use of fasteners. An inte-
gral connector receptacle on the top of the motor
Fig. 17 Washer Fluid Level Switch Remove/Install
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 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 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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headliner hose is glued to top of the headliner and
routed along the right roof side rail to the rear of the
vehicle. At the rear of the vehicle, the headliner hose
passes through a hole at the rear portion of the roof
rear inner header panel and is connected to the rear
check valve. From the rear check valve, there is a
short section of hose that connects the rear check
valve 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. However, the headliner hose is marked
with a white cut line on the A-pillar where the hose
should be cut and spliced with a plastic in-line con-
nector fitting to facilitate headliner removal without
the need to remove the instrument panel. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION). 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 washer pump/motor through the rear
washer system plumbing and fittings to the rear
washer nozzle located on the roof panel above the
rear flip-up glass opening. 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 con-
structed of molded plastic (Fig. 6). The nozzle is
secured by a snap fit in a dedicated mounting hole
located in the rear edge of the roof panel above the
rear flip-up glass opening and to the right of the
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) unit. A
rubber gasket on the back of the nozzle seals the noz-
zle to the roof panel opening. The back of the nozzle
includes an integral alignment feature on the left
side, an integral engagement tab on the top, an inte-
gral latch feature on the bottom, and the washer
plumbing nipple which are all concealed between the
outer roof panel and the rear roof inner header. The
rear washer nozzle latch feature is a one time com-
ponent, and will be damaged if the nozzle is removed
from its mounting hole for service. The rear washer
nozzle cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty or
damaged, the entire nozzle 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 rear flip-up glass. Pressurized washer
fluid is fed to the nozzle from the washer reservoir by
the 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.
REMOVAL
NOTE: The rear washer nozzle latch feature is a one
time component, and will be damaged if the nozzle is
removed from its mounting hole for service. If
removed from its mounting hole for any reason, the
rear washer nozzle must be replaced with a new unit.
(1) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the bottom of the rear
washer nozzle away from the roof panel until the
latch feature at the bottom of the nozzle that secures
it in the mounting hole of the roof panel snaps.
(2) Pull the rear washer nozzle out from the roof
panel far enough to access the washer hose (Fig. 7).
(3) Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed
nipple on the back of the rear washer nozzle.
(4) Discard the rear washer nozzle.
Fig. 6 Rear Washer Nozzle
1 - ENGAGEMENT TAB (TOP)
2 - GASKET
3 - REAR WASHER NOZZLE
4 - ALIGNMENT FEATURE
5 - ORIFICE
6 - LATCH FEATURE (BOTTOM)
7 - NIPPLE
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INSTALLATION
NOTE: The rear washer nozzle latch feature is a one
time component, and will be damaged if the nozzle
is removed from its mounting hole for service. If
removed from its mounting hole for any reason, the
rear washer nozzle must be replaced with a new
unit.
(1) Position the new rear washer nozzle to the roof
panel (Fig. 7). Be certain that a new rubber gasket is
in position on the back of the nozzle.
(2) Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed nip-
ple on the back of the rear washer nozzle.
(3) Insert the rear washer nozzle supply hose and
nipple into the mounting hole in the roof panel and
align the nozzle with the hole.
(4) Engage the tab at the top of the nozzle behind
the sheet metal at the top of the roof panel mounting
hole.
(5) Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly
on the hood of the rear washer nozzle until the lower
latch feature snaps into place behind the sheet metal
at the bottom of the roof panel mounting hole.
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 tailgate panel near the base of
the rear flip-up glass opening and the rear wiper
blade (Fig. 8). This wiper arm features an over-center
hinge that allows easy access to the tailgate and rear
flip-up glass for cleaning, after the spare tire is
removed. The wiper arm has a die cast metal pivot
end with a large tapered mounting hole at one end. A
molded plastic pivot cover is secured loosely to and
pivots on the wiper arm hinge pin to conceal the
wiper arm retaining nut. The wide end of a tapered,
stamped steel channel is secured with a hinge pin to
the pivot end of the wiper arm. 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. A molded
plastic wiper arm support is snapped onto the wiper
arm strap where it exits the channel. The entire
wiper arm has a satin black finish applied to all of
its visible surfaces.
Fig. 7 Rear Washer Nozzle Remove/Install
1 - NOZZLE
2 - ROOF PANEL
3 - HEADLINER HOSEFig. 8 Rear Wiper Arm
1 - HOOK
2 - STRAP
3 - CHANNEL
4 - HINGE PIN
5 - COVER
6 - PIVOT END
7 - TENSION SPRING
8 - SUPPORT
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A wiper arm cannot be adjusted or repaired. If
damaged or faulty, the entire wiper arm unit must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The rear wiper arm is designed to mechanically
transmit the motion from the rear wiper motor out-
put shaft to the rear wiper blade. The wiper arm
must be properly indexed to the motor output shaft
in order to maintain the proper wiper blade travel on
the glass. The wiper arm support is designed to lift
and support the rear wiper arm and blade off of the
glass when the rear wiper blade is parked. This sup-
port and the park ramp on the tailgate outer panel
below the glass also provide an alignment reference
to ensure accurate rear wiper arm and blade instal-
lation. The tapered hole in the wiper arm pivot end
is interlocks with the serrations on the outer circum-
ference of the tapered motor output shaft, allowing
positive engagement and finite adjustment of this
connection. A hex nut secures the wiper arm pivot
end to the threads on the rear wiper motor output
shaft and the pivot cover hinges and snaps over this
connection for a neat appearance. The spring-loaded
wiper arm hinge controls the down-force applied
through the tip of the wiper arm to the wiper blade
on the glass. The hook formation on the tip of the
wiper arm provides a cradle for securing and latching
the wiper blade pivot block to the wiper arm.
REMOVAL
(1) Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cover by lifting it
at the rear wiper motor output shaft end of the arm
(Fig. 9).
(2) Remove the nut that secures the rear wiper
arm to the rear wiper motor output shaft.
(3) If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to
disengage the wiper arm from the rear wiper motor
output shaft splines (Fig. 10).
NOTE: Depending upon the size and type of puller
used, it may be necessary to remove the spare tire
from the tailgate. Refer to the owner's manual in the
vehicle glove box for information on removing the
spare tire from the tailgate.
(4) Remove the rear wiper arm pivot end from the
motor output shaft.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Always install the wiper arm and blade with
the wiper motor in the Park position.
(1) The rear wiper arm must be indexed to the
motor output shaft with the rear wiper motor in the
park position to be properly installed. Place thewiper arm onto the tailgate with the wiper arm sup-
port positioned on the park ramp and the tapered
mounting hole on the pivot end of the arm positioned
over the rear wiper motor output shaft.
(2) Position the tab on the back of the rear wiper
arm support on the tailgate park ramp in the Instal-
lation Position (Fig. 11).
(3) With the wiper arm in the Installation Posi-
tion, push the tapered mounting hole on the pivot
end of the wiper arm down over the rear wiper motor
output shaft.
Fig. 9 Rear Wiper Arm Remove/Install
1 - SPARE TIRE
2 - WRENCH
3 - FLIP-UP GLASS
4 - PARK RAMP
5 - REAR WIPER ARM
6 - PIVOT COVER
Fig. 10 Wiper Arm Puller - Typical
1 - WIPER ARM
2 - WIPER PIVOT
3 - BATTERY TERMINAL PULLER
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