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Wipers and Washers: Specifications Ford Thunderbird XI

Wiper/washer Systems 1 illustration ~199 words

General Specifications

ItemSpecification
RH wiper blade adjustment tolerance12 mm (.47 in)
LH wiper blade adjustment tolerance10 mm (.39 in)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

DescriptionN.m
Battery ground cable10
Degas bottle bolts10
Mounting arm and pivot shaft bolts12
Pivot arm nuts25
Strut support brace bolts20
Windshield washer fluid reservoir bolt6
Windshield wiper motor bolts15
Windshield wiper motor crank bolt17

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The wiper and washer system consists of

  1. pivot arms
  2. mounting arm and pivot shaft
  3. windshield wiper motor
  4. windshield washer fluid pump
  5. headlamp washer fluid pump (if equipped)
  6. windshield washer fluid reservoir
  7. front electronic module (FEM)

Refer to WIPER/WASHER for schematic and connector information.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Special Tool(s)

The wiper and washer systems are controlled by the front electronic module (FEM). The wiper/washer portion of the multifunction switch is hardwired to the FEM. When the switch is moved to the desired position, the FEM processes this information and outputs the appropriate command(s) to one of three relays. The relays control the wiper high and low motor speeds and washer pump actuation. Intermittent wiper speed control can vary dependent upon vehicle speed. This is accomplished by the FEM receiving vehicle speed information from the anti-lock brake control module and throttle position status from the powertrain control module (PCM). When the wiper switch is in any of the intermittent positions, the FEM will process the information from the PCM and anti-lock brake control module and decrease the wiper delay time as vehicle speed increases.

See also:
FRONT END BODY PANELS