Wiper and Washer Systems: Description and Operation

Wipers and Washers

The wiper and washer system consists of the following components:

- Wiper pivot arms
- Windshield washer nozzle and bracket
- Windshield washer pump
- Windshield washer fluid reservoir
- Windshield wiper blades
- Windshield wiper motor
- Windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft
- Windshield wiper/washer switch

The wiper system is activated by the wiper/washer switch. The wiper/washer switch provides input to the wiper motor module to activate wash, low, high and intermittent modes.

The washer system consists of the washer reservoir and washer pump. When the wiper/washer switch is placed into the wash mode, the windshield wiper motor integral electronics activate the washer pump to direct washer fluid to the windshield.