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Wipers/Washers - Insight
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX
Fig. 1: Identifying Wipers/Washers Component Location (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 2: Identifying Wipers/Washers Component Location (2 Of 2)
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - WINDSHIELD
'00 MODEL
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Fig. 3: Circuit Diagram - Windshield (00 Model) (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 4: Circuit Diagram - Windshield (00 Model) (2 Of 2)
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Fig. 5: Circuit Diagram - Windshield (01-06 Models) (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 6: Circuit Diagram - Windshield (01-06 Models) (2 Of 2)
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Fig. 7: Circuit Diagram - Rear Window
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WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT
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1. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
2. Disconnect the 14P connector (A) from the wiper/washer switch (B).
Fig. 8: Disconnecting 14P Connector From Wiper/Washer Switch
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3. Remove the two screws, then pull out the switch.
4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according
to the table. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch:
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Fig. 9: Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Position Reference Table
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch:
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Fig. 10: Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch Position Reference Table
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CONTROL CIRCUIT INPUT TEST
1. Remove the gauge assembly (see GAUGE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
2. Disconnect the gauge assembly connector B (22P) from the gauge assembly.
Fig. 11: Disconnecting Gauge Assembly Connector B (22P) From Gauge
If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the
Possible cause if result is
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Assembly
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3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are making good
contact.
If the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair them as necessary, and
recheck the system.
If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.
4. Reconnect the connector, and make these input tests at the connector.
system.
If all the input tests prove OK, replace the printed circuit board in the
gauge assembly.
CONNECTOR INPUT TEST REFERENCE
Test:
Cavity Wire Test condition
Desired
result
Check for
voltage to
Under all
ground:
B16 BRN
conditions
be less than
1 V
Check for
voltage to
Under all
ground:
B17 BLK
conditions
be less than
1 V.
not obtained
Check for
B8 YEL
Ignition switch
voltage to
ground:
fuse in the under-
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B9 WHT/RED
B4 GRN
ON (II)
Under all
conditions
Ignition switch
ON (II)
be battery
voltage.
Check for
voltage to
ground:
be battery
voltage.
Check for
voltage to
ground:
be battery
fuse in the under-
fuse in the under-
(1)
B5
WHT/BLK
B6 BLU/WHT
Ignition switch
ON (II) and
washer switch ON
Ignition switch
parked position
voltage.
Check for
voltage to
ground:
be battery
voltage.
Check for
voltage to
ground:
be battery
voltage.
fuse in the under-
fuse in the under-
Check for
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the windshield wiper motor (B).
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B7 BLU/RED
(1)
'01-06
WIPER MOTOR TEST
WINDSHIELD
1. Open the hood.
Ignition switch
switch at INT
voltage to
ground:
be battery
voltage.
fuse in the under-
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Fig. 12: Disconnecting 5P Connector From Windshield Wiper Motor
between the No. 3 (+) terminal and the No. 2 (ground) terminal. When the park
Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the rear window wiper motor (B).
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3. Test the motor by connecting battery power and ground according to the table.
If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace it.
Fig. 13: Battery Power And Ground Connection Reference Table
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4. Connect the battery power to the No. 3 terminal, and ground to the No. 4 and
No. 5 terminals of the 5P connector. Then connect an analog voltmeter
switch contacts, the pointer should swing. If not, replace the motor.
REAR WINDOW
1. Open the hatch and remove the hatch trim panel (see TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH AREA ).
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Fig. 14: Disconnecting 4P Connector From Rear Window Wiper Motor
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between the No. 1 (+) terminal and the No. 4 (ground) terminal. When the park
Disconnect the 2P connectors (A) from the washer motors (B).
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3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 1 and connect
terminal No. 3 to body ground. The rear wiper motor should run smoothly.
4. Connect the battery power to the No. 1 terminal, and ground to the No. 2 and
No. 3 terminals of the 4P connector. Then connect an analog voltmeter
switch contacts, the pointer should swing. If not, replace the motor.
WASHER MOTOR TEST
1. Remove the right front inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER
REPLACEMENT ).
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Fig. 15: Disconnecting 2P Connectors From Washer Motors
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Open the hood. Remove the nuts and the windshield wiper arms.
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3. Test the washer motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 1 and
connect terminal No. 2 to body ground. The washer motor should operate. If
the washer motor does not operate, replace it.
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT
Remove the bolts and wiper linkage assembly (A).
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Fig. 16: Removing Nuts And Windshield Wiper Arms With Specified
Torques
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2. Remove the hood seal and cowl cover.
Scribe a line (A) across the link (B) and body to show the original adjustment.
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Fig. 17: Removing Bolts And Wiper Linkage Assembly With Specified
Torques
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Fig. 18: Scribing Line Across Link And Body
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5. Remove the nut and link (A) from the wiper motor (B).
Fig. 19: Removing Nut And Link From Wiper Motor With Specified
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Torques
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6. Disconnect the 5P connector (A), then remove the four mounting nuts and
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Fig. 20: Removing Four Mounting Nuts And Wiper Motor With Specified
Torques
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7. Apply a multipurpose grease to the moving parts and install in the reverse
order of removal.
REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the nut (A), the wiper arm (B) and the special nut (C).
Fig. 21: Removing Nut, Wiper Arm And Special Nut
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Pull away the right front inner fender (see
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2. Open the hatch and remove the hatch trim panel (see TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH AREA ).
3. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the motor (B).
Fig. 22: Disconnecting 4P Connector From Motor And Torque
Specifications
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4. Remove the three mounting bolts, then remove the motor.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
WASHER MOTOR/WASHER RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT
FRONT INNER FENDER
Remove the three mounting bolts and washer reservoir.
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).
2. Disconnect the 2P connectors (A) from the washer motors (B).
Fig. 23: Disconnecting 2P Connectors From Washer Motors
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3. Disconnect the washer tubes (C) from the washer motors.
Remove the washer nozzles and clips, then remove the tubes.
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Fig. 24: Removing Reservoir Mounting Bolts And Washer With Specified
Torques
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5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
WASHER TUBE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the right front inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER
REPLACEMENT ).
Install in the reverse order of removal. Take care not to pinch the washer tubes.
Check the washers operation.
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Fig. 25: Removing Washer Nozzles And Clips
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3.