Wiper System & Washer System - Service Information: Overview Chrysler Crossfire I

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An electrically operated Intermittent Windshield Wiper and Washer System is standard safety equipment. The Windshield Wiper and Washer Systems include the following major components, which are described in further detail within this service information

1. Body Control Module - The Body Control Module (BCM) (6) is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side inside the control module box.
2. Heated Washer Nozzle Thermoswitch - The thermoswitch is mounted to the under side of the cowl grille.
3. Multi-Function Switch - The multi-function switch (2) is secured to the left side and near the top of the steering column, just below the steering wheel. Only the control stalk for the multifunction switch is visible; the remainder of the switch and control circuitry is concealed below the steering column shrouds.
4. Washer Fluid Level Switch - The washer fluid level switch (6) is located in the washer fluid reservoir, behind the right front inner fender liner.
5. Washer Nozzles - Two heated washer nozzles (4) are secured into dedicated openings within the cowl grille at the base of the windshield.
6. Washer Plumbing - The plumbing for the washer system consists of rubber hoses and molded plastic fittings. The plumbing is routed from behind the right front inner fender liner, through the right side of the plenum, up along the underside of the cowl grille to the washer nozzles.
7. Washer Pump/Motor - The washer pump/motor unit (5) is located on the lower and forward side of the washer reservoir, behind the right front inner fender liner.
8. Washer Reservoir - The washer reservoir (5) is concealed behind the right front inner fender liner. The washer reservoir filler neck is the only visible portion of the reservoir, and it is accessed from the right side of the engine compartment just forward of the battery.
9. Wiper Arm - Two wiper arms (1) are secured with attachment nuts to tapered and threaded studs on the ends of wiper pivot shafts, near the base of the windshield.
10. Wiper Blade - The two wiper blades (1) are secured with an integral latch to the wiper arms. When the system is not in operation, the wiper blades are parked on the glass at the bottom of the windshield.
11. Wiper Module - The wiper module (3), except the two pivot shafts, is concealed within the cowl plenum beneath the cowl grille. It includes the module bracket, three rubber-isolated mounts, the wiper motor, the wiper motor crank arm, the wiper linkage and wiper pivot shafts.

DESCRIPTION

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The Multifunction Switch and control circuitry (3) is concealed below the steering column shrouds and will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON/RUN positions. Fuse 32 in the Underhood Accessory Fuse Block protect the circuitry of the Wiper System and the vehicle.

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The Wiper System in addition to HI (1) and LO (2) speeds, has an intermittent delay (3) mode. The wipers will return to the park position when the wiper portion of the switch is rotated to the OFF position. A mist function can be operated by briefly pressing the end of the Multifunction Switch lever inward. In addition to operating the Wiper System, the Multifunction Switch also operates high beam/flash to pass and turn signals.

The Multifunction Switch cannot be adjusted, or repaired. If faulty, worn, or damaged, the entire unit must be replaced. For complete Multifunction Switch removal procedures, (Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - REMOVAL) .

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1. Remove the washer reservoir. «(Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WASHER RESERVOIR - REMOVAL)»(ref-250669-S20916742252007031500000)
2. Gently pry outward on the body of the washer fluid level switch (2) and pull it away from the rubber grommet (3).
3. Remove the washer fluid level switch (2) from the washer reservoir (1).

This vehicle is equipped with Heated Washer Nozzles. The Heated Washer Nozzles eliminate freezing of the nozzles during the colder seasons. The Heated Washer Nozzles are located in the cowl area.

OPERATION

The Heated Washer Nozzles are controlled by a thermoswitch that is attached to the underside of the cowl grille. The thermoswitch turns the Heated Washer Nozzles "ON" at an outdoor temperature of 41° F (5° C) or lower and "OFF" at an outdoor temperature of 59° F (15° C) or higher.

The Wiper Arms connect the wiper pivots and the wiper blades. They feature an over-center hinge that allows easy access to the windshield glass for cleaning and service operations. A molded black plastic cap fits over the Wiper Arm attachment nut for protection. The Wiper Arm cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty or damaged, the entire wiper arm must be replaced. For complete removal procedures, refer to REMOVAL .

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1. Open the hood, then press the hood prop release button on the hood prop outer sleeve to extend the hood prop fully (1).
2. Lift the wiper arm (2) to its over-center position.
3. Carefully pry the plastic nut cap (5) off of the pivot end of the wiper arm (2).
4. Remove the wiper arm attachment nut (4) from the wiper pivot shaft (3).
5. Use a suitable battery terminal puller to disengage the wiper arm from the wiper pivot shaft tapered splines. Corrosion between the wiper arm and the pivot shaft may cause this to be difficult. Use caution so as to not damage the pivot shaft or the threads.
6. Remove the wiper arm pivot end from the wiper pivot shaft (3).

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1. Install the pivot end of the wiper arm (2) on the wiper pivot shaft.
2. Install the wiper arm attachment nut (1) finger tight.
3. Carefully set the wiper arm down so the wiper blade touches the glass surface.
4. Align the center of the wiper blade (2) with the top of the dot matrix (1) on the bottom of the windshield. Torque the wiper arm retaining nut to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs.).
5. Press the plastic nut cap (1) into the wiper arm (2) to cover the wiper arm attachment nut.
6. Press the hood prop release button (1) and lower the hood prop outer sleeve (2), then close the hood.

The wiper linkages are integral parts of the Wiper Module Assembly. They cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty, worn, or damaged, the entire wiper module must be replaced as an assembly. For complete Wiper Module Removal procedures, refer to (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE - REMOVAL) .

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The Wiper Module holds the wiper motor and is secured with two nuts on studs and one bolt, each through rubber isolators to the cowl plenum panel. The ends of the two wiper pivot shafts that protrude through openings in the cowl grille panel and drive the wiper arms are the only visible components of the wiper module on the exterior of the vehicle. The Wiper Module consists of the following major components

1. Wiper Pivot Shafts (1).
2. Linkage (2).
3. Module Frame (3).
4. Crank Arm (4).
5. Wiper Motor (5).