Description

DESCRIPTION

FRONT WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM

The wiper and washer system includes the following major components:

- Front Control Module - The Front Control Module (FCM) is integral to the Integrated Power Module (IPM). The FCM/IPM is located in the engine compartment, near the right shock tower.
- Front Washer Nozzle - Two washer nozzles with integral check valves are secured to the hood panel near the base of the windshield.
- Front Washer Plumbing - The plumbing for the washer system consists of nylon hoses and molded plastic fittings. The plumbing is routed within the engine compartment from the washer reservoir. The front washer hose is routed across the underside of the hood panel to the washer nozzles.
- Front Wiper Arms - The two wiper arms are secured with nuts to the threaded ends of the two wiper pivot shafts, which extend through the cowl panel located near the base of the windshield.
- Front Wiper Blade - The two wiper blades are secured to the two wiper arms with an integral latch, and are parked on the glass near the bottom of the windshield when the wiper system is not in operation.
- Front Wiper Module - The wiper pivot shafts are the only visible components of the front wiper module. The remainder of the module is concealed within the engine compartment beneath the cowl panel. The wiper module includes a cast aluminum wiper module bracket, two rubber-isolated wiper module mounts, one dowel on the underside of the wiper motor, the wiper motor crank arm, the two wiper drive links, the two powered wiper pivots.
- Instrument Cluster - The ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) is also known as the Cab Compartment Node (CCN). The EMIC/CCN is located in the instrument panel above the steering column opening, directly in front of the driver.
- Multi-Function Switch - The multi-function switch is located on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. A control stalk that extends from the left side of the switch that is dedicated to providing all of the driver controls for the front wiper and washer systems, turn signal, and high and low beam functions.
- Rain Sensor - Vehicles equipped with the automatic wiper feature have a Rain Sensor located just below the inside rear view mirror button. The sensor bracket is bonded to the inside surface of the windshield glass.
- Washer Fluid Level Switch - The washer fluid level switch is located in a dedicated hole on the lower portion of the washer reservoir, ahead of the right front wheel house splash shield.
- Washer Pump/Motor - The reversible electric washer pump/motor is located in the lower portion of the washer reservoir, ahead of the right front wheel house splash shield. The washer pump/motor is a reversible motor (wagon only) and provides washer fluid to either the front or rear (wagon only) washer system plumbing, depending upon the direction of the pump motor rotation.
- Washer Reservoir - The washer reservoir is mounted just in front of the right front wheel splash shield. The filler neck is located in the right front corner of the engine compartment.
- Wiper High/Low Relay - The wiper high/low relay is an International Standards Organization (ISO) micro relay located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compartment.
- Wiper On/Off Relay - The wiper on/off relay is an International Standards Organization (ISO) micro relay located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compartment.

HEADLAMP WASHERS

The headlamp washers on this vehicle (if equipped) work in conjunction with the windshield washers. The headlamp washers are enabled with the headlamps "ON" and the windshield washers activated. With the windshield washers activated the headlamp washers will spray once for a predetermined amount of time.

REAR WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM - WAGON ONLY

The rear wiper and washer system includes the following major components:

- Front Control Module - The Front Control Module (FCM) is integral to the Integrated Power Module (IPM). The FCM/IPM is located on the side of engine compartment.

- Instrument Panel Switch Pod - The rear wiper/washer switch is part of the instrument panel switch pod. The pod contains the rear wipe/wash switch, the hazard switch, the passenger airbag disabled (PAD) indicator, and the electronic stability program (ESP) off switch. The instrument panel switch pod is located in the instrument panel center bezel, just above the radio and in between the A/C outlets.
- Instrument Cluster - The ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) is also known as the Cab Compartment Node (CCN). The EMIC/CCN is located in the instrument panel above the steering column opening, directly in front of the driver.
- Rear Washer Nozzle - A rear washer nozzle is secured to a mounting hole in the liftgate panel.
- Rear Washer Plumbing - The plumbing for the washer system consists of nylon hoses and molded plastic fittings. The rear washer hose is routed through the dash panel from the engine compartment into the passenger compartment, along the right side body harness, then up the c-pillar and into the liftgate.
- Rear Wiper Arm - The single rear wiper arm is secured by a nut directly to the rear wiper motor output shaft, which extends through the center of the liftgate outer panel near the base of the liftgate glass.
- Rear Wiper Blade - The single rear wiper blade is secured to the rear wiper arm with an integral latch, and is parked near the bottom of the liftgate glass when the rear wiper system is not in operation.
- Rear Wiper Motor - The rear wiper motor output shaft is the only visible component of the rear wiper motor. The remainder of the motor is concealed within the liftgate beneath the liftgate. The rear wiper motor includes the motor bracket, the rear wiper motor, and the rear wiper motor park switch.
- Rear Wiper Relay - The rear wiper relay is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compartment near the battery.
- Washer Reservoir - The rear washer system shares a single reservoir and reversible pump with the front washer system, but has its own dedicated plumbing.