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Wipers and Washers Land Rover Range Rover L322

Wiper/washer Systems 23 illustrations ~6450 words

SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNmLb-ft
Front wiper arms to linkage nut3425
Wiper linkage to front wiper motor
Nut2518
Bolts107
Rear window wiper motor bolts107
Rear wiper arm to motor nut1310
Washer reservoir to body bolts32.2

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: WIPERS AND WASHERS
Item NumberDescription
1Wiper arm assembly RH
2Wiper linkage and motor assembly
3Wiper arm assembly LH
4Rear wiper, motor and control module assembly
5Wiper control switch
6Rain/light sensor
7Generic Electronic Module (GEM)
8Headlamp power wash relay
9Front wiper relay
10Washer reservoir and pumps assembly
11LH headlamp power wash jet
12RH headlamp power wash jet
13Heated front washer jet (2 off)

GENERAL

The wipers and washers system is controlled by the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) on receipt of requests made by the driver or the rain/light sensor unit (if fitted). All wiper functions for the front and rear wipers are controlled from a multifunction wash/wipe switch assembly located on the right hand side of the steering column.

The wiper and washer system comprises

  1. Front and rear wiper motors
  2. A front wiper linkage
  3. Two front and 1 rear wiper arms and blades
  4. Two front washer jets and 1 rear washer jet (incorporated with rear wiper arm)
  5. A washer reservoir and 3 pumps
  6. A wash/wipe control column switch.

Other items are added to enhance the wiper system

  1. Heated front washer jets
  2. Headlamp power wash system
  3. A rain/light sensor for automatic wiper and headlamp control.

The wiper system can be optionally equipped with a rain/light sensor, which controls the automatic wiper functions and also the automatic lighting functions. The sensor, located below the interior rear view mirror, detects rain drops on the windscreen and automatically operates the wipers in the intermittent mode. The column stalk switch must be in the intermittent position for rain sensor controlled wiper operation. Refer to Exterior Lighting .

The front wiper system has 4 wiper stages of operation and 4 intermittent wiper delay periods. The 4 wiper stages are as follows

  1. Flick wipe
  2. Intermittent
  3. Normal (slow) speed continuous
  4. Fast speed continuous.

The intermittent, normal and fast speeds are affected by road speed. The intermittent wiper delay periods change with the road speed, with the delay decreasing as the road speed increases. The normal continuous operation changes to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary. The fast speed operation changes to normal operation when the vehicle is stationary.

The wipers and washers operate with the ignition switch in positions I or II (aux or ign). Wiper functions are suspended during engine cranking to reduce battery power consumption under high load conditions.

Diagnostic information for the wiper system is available and can be retrieved using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: WIPER CONTROL COLUMN SWITCH
Item NumberDescription
1Wash/wipe control column switch
2Intermittent delay rotary control or rain/light sensor sensitivity adjust (if fitted)
3Program wash/wipe position
4Fast wipe position
5Normal wipe position
6Intermittent wipe position or rain/light sensor position if fitted
7Flick wipe position
8Program wash/wipe position
9Rear wash/wipe position
10Rear wipe position

The wiper control column switch is located on the right hand side of the steering column and controls all front and rear wiper functions.

Moving the switch up 1 position selects intermittent front wiper operation. The rotary potentiometer on the stalk selects 1 of 6 delay periods. When a rain/light sensor is incorporated into the system, the intermittent position also initiates wiper operation controlled by the rain/light sensor. The sensitivity of the rain/light sensor can be adjusted by rotating the rotary potentiometer to 1 of the 6 positions. Moving the switch up 1 further position selects normal (slow) continuous wiper operation. Moving the switch up to the last position selects fast continuous wiper operation.

Moving the switch down selects the flick wipe function. The front wipers will operate at normal speed for as long as the flick wipe switch position is operated and will stop at the park position when the switch is released.

Moving the switch rearwards, towards the driver, selects the programmed front wash/wipe function. The windscreen washer pump will operate for as long as the switch is held. A short operation operates the pump momentarily and the wipers complete 3 full cycles before stopping. The headlamp power washers will operate if programmed wash/wipe is selected and the headlamps are on. The power wash function can also be selected by depressing the button on the end of the stalk.

Moving the switch forwards to the first switch position selects the rear wiper on. The rear wiper will complete 1 full cycle and will then operate on an intermittent function until selected off. The intermittent delay between wipes can be adjusted by selecting the wiper on, then off and then on again. Moving the switch forward to the second position selects the programmed rear wash/wipe function. The wiper completes 5 full cycles with 3 automatic, short operations of the rear washer pump. The rear wiper then operates in the rear wiper on mode until selected off.

The rear wiper also operates continuously if reverse gear is selected and the front wipers are on.

The wiper control column switch comprises 8 switch positions and the intermittent rotary control. The switch positions each complete a combination of earth paths to 3 connections on the GEM. The GEM interprets the selected combination of switches and operates the respective function accordingly.

FRONT WIPERS

The front wiper system comprises

  1. Wiper motor and linkage assembly
  2. Washer reservoir and pumps
  3. Wiper arms and blades.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: WIPER LINKAGE
Item NumberDescription
1Wiper spindle cap (2 off)
2RH pivot housing assembly
3Link rod
4Tube
5Motor crank
6Link rod
7Crank
8LH pivot housing assembly
9Bush
10Sleeve
11Bolt
12Sleeve
13Bush
14Motor assembly
15Bracket

The wiper linkage and motor assembly are available as separate components. The wiper linkage differs between LH and RH drive models. The wiper motor is common to LH and RH drive models.

The assembly is located below the plenum grill in the engine compartment and is secured with bushes, sleeves and bolts. The rubber bushes isolate the assembly from the body mountings.

The linkage assembly comprises a main tube, with a pivot housing at each end. A bracket is attached, offset along the tube length, which locates the motor assembly. A motor crank is positively attached to the motor output shaft. A link rod is connected to the motor crank and is connected at the opposite end to the RH pivot housing, via a crank. The RH link rod has a pivot attachment for the LH link rod, which is connected at its opposite end to the RH pivot housing, via a second crank.

The motor crank converts rotary motion from the motor output shaft into linear movement of the link rods. The cranks, connected between the each link rod and pivot housing, convert the linear motion back to rotary motion of the pivot housing. This rotary motion is passed to the wiper arms and blades causing the blades to wipe an arc across the windscreen.

WIPER MOTOR

The motor assembly comprises a dc motor, which drives a gear wheel via a worm drive attached to the motor spindle. The gear wheel has a central spigot, which provides the attachment point for the motor crank.

The motor is connected electrically by a four-pin connector. The connector supplies 2 battery voltage feeds to the motor. The motor has 3 sets of brushes with 1 brush connected to ground. One feed is direct to the motor brush opposite the ground brush and operates the motor at normal (slow) speed. The second feed is connected to a motor brush, which is offset from the ground brush and operates the motor at fast speed. With the power supplied through this brush, the current flows through fewer coil windings. This results in a lower resistance to the current flow to the ground brush and gives a higher motor rotational speed.

Output control of the wiper motor is through a double contact relay. The relay is located in the engine compartment, adjacent to the transfer box control module, behind the battery. The relay is a tan color for identification.

The motor has an internal track, which signals the GEM when the wipers have reached the park position. The park signal is an open circuit when the wipers are in the park position. When the wipers are switched off and the GEM receives the park position signal from the motor, the GEM shorts the motor via a relay bridge circuit. This short circuit has the effect of applying a brake to the motor, giving precise positioning of the wiper blades in the park position.

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: WIPER ARMS
Item NumberDescription
1Blade locking clip
2Wiper arm collet
3Wiper arm
4Spindle cap
5Self locking nut
6Wiper angle adjust shim
7Wiper angle adjuster
8Wiper blade
9Air deflector

The wiper arms are positively located on tapered splines on the wiper linkage spindles. The arm is located on a curved wiper angle adjuster, which mates with the curved underside of the arm attachment. A curved slot in the arm attachment locates an adjustment shim and the 3 components are retained under compression on the spindle spline by a self-locking nut.

The wiper angle adjuster and the angle adjust shim allow the approach angle of the wiper blade to be finely adjusted to its optimum wiping angle. The adjustment allows the approach angle of the blade to be adjusted to 2° on each side of the spindle axis. This adjustment provides precise adjustment of the blade approach angle for maximum wiper performance. The wiper angle adjuster is pressed onto the spindle and requires a tool for removal. Once removed, the wiper angle adjuster must be discarded and new one fitted on re-assembly.

The wiper arm has a pivot point, midway between the spindle attachment and the blade. Two tension springs are connected to the wiper arm on each side of the pivot point and apply pressure to maintain the wiper blade in contact with the windscreen.

The wiper blades are attached to the wiper arms with clips that allow the blade to pivot. Each blade comprises a number of levers and yokes to which the rubber wiper blade is attached. The levers and yokes ensure that the pressure applied by the arm tension spring is distributed evenly along the full length of the blade and also allow the blade to adjust to the curvature and contour of the windscreen. The driver's side blade is fitted with an aerofoil, which presses the blade onto the windscreen at high speed, improving the wiper performance.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: WASHER RESERVOIR AND PUMPS
Item NumberDescription
1Filler cap
2Reservoir
3Fluid level sensor
4Front washer pump
5Headlamp power wash pump
6Rear washer pump
7Filler tube

The windscreen washer system comprises a reservoir, a washer pump, 2 washer jets and hoses.

The plastic, molded reservoir is located in the LH wheel arch, behind the liner and has a capacity of 12.3 pints (7 liters). It is secured to the body and front panel with bolts and washers. A boss on the reservoir locates in a slot in the front panel and provides additional support.

The reservoir has 3 recessed holes on its rear face, which provide location for the front, rear and headlamp power washer pumps. The pumps are push fitted into grommets, which seal the pumps in their locations. A hole in the top of the reservoir allows for the fitment of a flexible filler tube. The hose is routed into the left hand side of the engine compartment and is sealed with a rubber cap. A breather hose is fitted into an elbow on the top of the reservoir and is routed alongside the filler and secured in a clip near the filler cap in the engine compartment.

A hole in the base of the reservoir provides the location for the fluid level sensor. The hole provides access to an internal tube inside the reservoir, into which the sensor is fitted. The sensor has 2 pegs, which positively locate the sensor in the reservoir when turned through 90°.

The sensor reacts to the influence of a magnetic field. A float, with integral magnet, is located around the tube, inside the reservoir. The sensor has 2 contacts inside a glass tube, which are normally open. When the fluid level reduces, the magnetic float moves down the tube. When the magnet reaches the sensor contacts, the magnetic field closes the contacts. This completed circuit is sensed by the Light Control Module (LCM), which displays the low fluid level message in the instrument cluster.

HEATED WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS

Two windscreen washer jets are located in the rear trim panel on the bonnet outer surface. The washer fluid feed hose from the front screen pump is connected to a 'Y' piece connector located between the 2 jets. Two short lengths of hose connect the jets to the 'Y' piece. Each jet contains a Non-Return Valve (NRV) to prevent washer fluid draining back to the reservoir and also to limit the amount of washer fluid, which can be forced by gravity from the jet during cornering.

Each washer jet has 2 ball nozzles, which can rotate in their housings to obtain the optimum fluid application onto the windscreen. Each washer jet contains a heater element, which prevents the fluid freezing in the nozzles in very cold conditions. The jet heater elements are controlled by the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system, which energizes the heater elements when the ambient temperature falls below a predetermined temperature.

WIPER BLADE HEATING

The lower, black, portion of the windscreen contains 6 heating elements, which run from one side of the screen to the other. These elements are designed to heat the area of the windscreen where the wiper blades rest to prevent freezing in cold conditions.

The blade heating elements are controlled by the ATC system, which energizes the blade heating elements when the ambient temperature falls below a predetermined temperature. The operation of the blade heating elements is activated simultaneously with the heated washer jets.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR
Item NumberDescription
1Connector
2Receiver diodes
3Heater element
4Retaining clip
5Transmitter diodes
6Rain/light sensor body
7Ambient light sensor
8Forward light sensor

The rain/light sensor is located at the upper edge of the windscreen, behind the interior rear view mirror. The sensor is mounted on an optical unit which is heat bonded to the inner surface of the windscreen during manufacture. If damage occurs to the optical unit or the windscreen, then a new windscreen will be required and fitment can only be performed by an authorized Land Rover dealer.

The rain/light sensor unit attaches to the optical unit via 4 clips which latch onto formed tags on the optical unit. Positive retention is achieved by 2 retaining clips which force the clips onto the tags. The retaining clips must be withdrawn to facilitate sensor removal.

The sensor provides information to the GEM, via the K bus, for the optimum wiper operation for the prevailing conditions to maintain the screen in a clear condition at all times. The rain/light sensor is an optical unit, which operates on an infrared waveband. The sensor uses the principle of the laws of reflection on interfacing surfaces between materials with differing refraction indices.

The sensor contains 4 transmitter and receiver diodes for increased sensitivity and also contains a light sensor for operation of the automatic headlamp function. Refer to Exterior Lighting .

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Item NumberDescription
1Windscreen - Outside surface
2Optical unit
3Transmitter diodes (100% light transmitted)
4Rain/light sensor unit
5Receiver diodes (100% received)
6Water droplets/film
7Receiver diodes (less than 100% light received)
8Lost light

The rain/light sensor contains transmitter and receiver diodes, which transmit and receive infrared light, which is directed onto the windscreen via an optical unit. The light is directed at an angle so that the light is reflected 100% on the outside surface of the screen and is transmitted back into the optical unit. To receive a 100% reflection, the outer screen surface must be clean and dry.

The light is reflected 4 times from when it leaves the transmitter diodes to when it is picked up by the receiver diodes. If the windscreen is wet or dirty in the area of the optical unit, the clean conditions for 100% reflection means that some of the light reflected is lost. As the screen becomes dirtier or wetter, the received light is evaluated by the rain/light sensor and translated into a signal value. A micro-controller within the sensor monitors the change in signal and initiates the appropriate wipe cycle via K bus signals to the GEM.

The software can compensate for the long-term effects of scratches and stone chips in the area of the optical unit and the short term effects of dirt or smears caused by worn wiper blades. A heater element is also contained within the rain/light sensor and uses ambient temperature K bus signals from the instrument pack to keep the optical unit clear of frost or condensation.

The rain/light sensor incorporates a light guide. The light guide directs the ambient light and a proportion of the forward light (from the driving direction) to a light sensitive diode. This is used for the rain sensor sensitivity in low ambient light levels and is also used to control the automatic headlamp function. Refer to Exterior Lighting .

Intermittent (single wipe), continuous slow, and continuous fast front wiper operations are controlled by the rain/light sensor when enabled.

REAR WIPER

The rear wiper system comprises

  1. Wiper motor and control module assembly
  2. Rear washer pump
  3. Wiper arm and blade.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: WIPER MOTOR
Item NumberDescription
1Harness connectors and control module
2Washer fluid hose connection
3Mounting bracket
4Non-Return Valve (NRV)
5Motor
6Wiper blade
7Wiper arm
8Torx head screw (3 off)

The rear wiper and washer operation is controlled by a control module, which is located with the rear wiper motor. The rear wiper operation is remote from the GEM control of the front wiper systems.

The rear wiper motor and control module assembly is located in the upper tail door, behind a trim panel. The assembly is secured to a bracket on the upper tail door with 3, Torx head screws. Rubber bushes isolate the motor assembly from the bracket, which help reduce the transmission of motor operating noise to the tail door.

The assembly comprises the motor, mounting bracket and control module. The motor is located on a worm drive gearbox mechanism, which converts the rotary motion of the motor output spindle into the required arc for the rear wiper blade. The control module is integral with the motor and has 2 plug sockets, which accept 2 multiplugs from the harness. One multiplug has 2.5 mm diameter wires. Two of the wires supply permanent battery feed and ground connections for the motor and control module. The third wire in this plug supplies a power supply to the rear washer pump. The second multiplug has 0.35 mm diameter wires and carries signal data from the wash/wipe control stalk switch and the LCM. There is also a power input from the CJB.

The rear washer feed hose is located at the rear of the motor spindle. The hose is connected to a 90° connector allowing the washer fluid to flow through the Centre of the motor spindle. An NRV is located in the hose, near the motor, and prevents fluid returning to the reservoir.

The motor spindle is a conventional design with a taper spline location for the wiper arm and a threaded shank to secure the arm to the spindle.

WIPER ARM

The wiper arm is similar in design to the front wiper arms. The arm attachment hole has tapered splines, which mate with the splines on the wiper spindle. The arm is secured to the wiper motor spindle with a spring washer and nut. The wiper arm has a pivot point, close to the spindle attachment. A tension spring is connected to the wiper arm on each side of the pivot point and applies pressure to maintain the wiper blade in contact with the windscreen.

The wiper blade is attached to the wiper arm with a clip that allows the blade to pivot. The blade comprises a number of levers and yokes to which the rubber wiper blade is attached. The levers and yokes ensure that the pressure applied by the arm tension spring is distributed evenly along the full length of the blade and also allow the blade to adjust to the curvature and contour of the windscreen.

A plastic cap located on the arm pivot point, covers the spindle attachment nut. The cap also contains 2, adjustable ball jets, which direct washer fluid onto the tail door window. The cap, when installed, connects with the hollow motor spindle, through which the washer fluid flows to the jets.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: HEADLAMP POWER WASH
Item NumberDescription
1RH headlamp power wash jet
2Hose
3LH headlamp power wash jet

A power wash jet for each headlamp is located in a housing on the top surface of the front bumper. The jets are fed with fluid at high pressure from the headlamp power wash pump. A large diameter hose connects each jet to the pump. Each connection is secured with a metal clip to secure the hose due to the high pressure from the pump. Each jet directs the high-pressure fluid in a wide spray onto the headlamp lens.

OPERATION - FRONT WIPERS

The front wiper system has the following functionality

  1. Intermittent wipe and delay adjustment or rain/light sensor (if fitted)
  2. Normal (slow) speed wipe
  3. Fast speed wipe
  4. Program wash/wipe
  5. Flick wipe
  6. Headlamp power wash
  7. Motor blocking protection.

INTERMITTENT

Intermittent wiper operation is selected on the wiper control column switch, by moving the switch vertically, to the first position. The intermittent delay period is adjustable using the rotary switch on the wiper control column switch. The delay period is also subject to vehicle speed, with the selected delay period decreasing with an increase in road speed.

The rotary potentiometer selects differing resistance values for each position. The potentiometer is connected into a voltage divider circuit, with a 6.8kohm resistor located in the GEM. The power supply to the voltage divider circuit is limited to 6.5V. This reduced voltage is used by the GEM to determine the position of the rotary switch as follows

Rotary Switch PositionResistanceMin. VoltageMax. VoltageTypical Voltage
Error - Ground<0.2kohm<0.18V
12kohm ± 750ohm1.00V1.89V1.48V
24kohm ± 750ohm2.08V2.70V2.41V
36kohm ± 750ohm2.80V3.27V3.04V
48kohm ± 750ohm3.32V3.69V3.51V
Error - Positive>20kohm4.88V

The intermittent delay is also influenced by the road speed of the vehicle using a signal value derived from the ABS control module on the K bus. The time delay periods for the vehicle stationary and when moving at different speeds are shown in seconds in the following table

Rotary Switch PositionVehicle Speed mph (km/h)
4 (6)4 - 19 (6 - 30)19 - 44 (30 - 70)44 - 62 (70 - 100)62 - 87 (100 - 140)>87 (140)>112 (180)
Error - Ground20654333
126191715151313
217121110977
310665433
45332222
Error - Positive8654333

The rotary switch positions also influence the operation of the rain/light sensor (when fitted) by adjusting its sensitivity. Refer to the following rain/light sensor operation section for details.

NORMAL (SLOW) SPEED

The normal (slow) speed continuous wiper operation is selected by moving the switch vertically to the second detente position. The wipers will operate continuously when the vehicle is moving. When the vehicle is stationary (less than 4 mph (6 km/h)), the GEM operates the wipers in the intermittent mode, using a 3 second intermittent delay period.

FAST SPEED

The fast speed continuous wiper operation is selected by moving the switch vertically to the third detente position. The wipers will operate continuously at fast speed when the vehicle is moving. When the vehicle is stationary (less than 4 mph (6 km/h)), the GEM operates the wipers in normal (slow) speed mode.

RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR

The rain/light sensor is active when the wiper column control switch is in the intermittent position. The rain/light sensor suspends wiper operation when the area of the windscreen for the rain/light sensor is dry and operates the wipers continuously (fast or slow speeds) when the windscreen is subject to heavy rainfall.

If the ignition is switched off and the wiper column control switch remains in the intermittent position, the GEM will suspend rain/light sensor operation until intermittent operation is reselected, an adjustment of the rotary switch is made or programmed wash/wipe is selected.

The sensitivity of the rain/light sensor can be adjusted by the driver using the intermittent rotary switch on the wiper stalk. Six sensitivity levels of the sensor can be selected which has the effect of increasing or decreasing the wiper delay period, allow driver adjustment for the prevailing conditions. When several continuous wipe cycles have taken place, the sensor will maintain the continuous operation to avoid switching back to intermittent from a continuous wipe and back again.

The rain/light sensor receives vehicle speed information from the ABS control module via the instrument pack on the K bus every 2 seconds. The sensor increases the sensitivity as the speed increases to optimism wiper operation. When the vehicle speed is reduced to less than 5 mph (8 km/h), the sensitivity is automatically reduced. Below this speed the wipers will only operate continuously in very heavy rain.

WASH/WIPE

Moving either the wiper column control switch forwards or pressing the switch end button selects front wash/wipe. Both switch positions are non-latching and the windscreen washer pump is operated for as long as the switch is active. If the switch is only momentarily operated (less than 300 ms), only the washer pump operates. If the switch is activated for more than 300 ms, the GEM also powers the wiper motor after a 0.5 second delay. The GEM monitors the wash/wipe switch operation and after the switch is released, the GEM allows 3 full wipe cycles to clear the screen.

RESERVOIR LEVEL SENSOR

The sensor cannot determine the precise amount of fluid in the reservoir, but can detect when the fluid level has fallen below a certain point. When the fluid level is low, the magnetic float closes the sensor contacts, completing a circuit through the sensor. This completed circuit is sensed by the LCM, to which the sensor is directly connected.

The fluid level sensor is monitored continuously by the LCM. The LCM checks the fluid level sensor when the ignition is switched on to give the driver an early warning of the low fluid level. The LCM then monitors the sensor value over a 25 second period when the ignition is on to prevent invalid messages due to fluid 'sloshing' in the reservoir.

When the LCM determines a low fluid level, a signal is transmitted on the I bus to the instrument cluster to illuminate the 'WASHER FLUID LOW' message in the instrument cluster message Centre. The first illumination of this message is accompanied by a 'gong' sound to alert the driver to the low fluid level.

The heated washer jets are controlled by the ATC system and a heated washer jet relay in the passenger compartment fusebox. The ATC receives ambient temperature from the instrument pack on the K bus.

When the ignition is switched on and the ATC system detects an ambient temperature of less than 3°C (37°F), the ATC system completes an earth path for the coil of the heated washer jet relay. This allows battery voltage to pass through the relay contacts and operate the heater elements. The ATC maintains the power to the heater elements for as long as the ignition remains on or the ambient temperature remains below 6°C (42°F). If the ambient temperature increases to 6°C (42°F) or above, the ATC system removes the earth for the relay coil, de-energizing the heater elements.

The ATC system will also prevent heated washer jet operation if the battery voltage falls to below 11.4V. This is to relieve loads on the battery and alternator when electrical loads are high. Heated washer jet operation will be resumed when the battery voltage exceeds 12.2V.

WIPER MOTOR BLOCKING PROTECTION

The wiper park signal is also used by the GEM for blocking protection of the front wiper motor. This feature protects the motor in the event of the wiper operation being obstructed.

If the GEM does not receive the wiper park signal for a period of 16 seconds, when the wiper motor is active, the GEM removes the power supply to the motor. The motor is disabled for a period of 3 minutes or until the ignition is switched off and on again. Even after the 3 minute period has elapsed, the GEM will not automatically switch the motor on, to prevent the risk of injury. The wiper switch must be moved off and then on to reactivate the wiper motor. The blocking protection is active in all wiper switch positions and can only be reset by turning the ignition off.

OPERATION - REAR WIPER

The rear wiper has the following functionality

  1. Intermittent operation
  2. Adjustable intermittent wipe period
  3. Continuous reverse wipe function.

WIPER OPERATION

The rear wiper is operated by the wiper column control switch. Pushing the switch forward to the first latching position switches on the rear wiper. Moving the switch forward again to the non-latching position operates the rear wash/wipe function.

When the rear wiper is selected on, the wiper is operated in an intermittent mode, performing 1 complete wipe cycle at regular intervals. When reverse gear is engaged the rear wiper control module receives a reverse signal from the LCM. If the rear wiper is on, the control module operates the rear wiper continuously. The continuous wipe will continue until, reverse gear is disengaged or the rear wiper is switched off.

When rear wash/wipe is selected, the control module powers the washer pump for as long as the switch is held. When the switch is released, the control module initiates 5 complete wipe cycles. The first 3 wipe cycles are each accompanied by a 0.5 second operation of the rear washer pump. The final 2 cycles are to clear the tail door window and do not have a washer pump operation. If intermittent remains selected, the rear wiper continues in intermittent mode.

INTERMITTENT ADJUSTMENT

The intermittent interval time of the rear wiper can be adjusted by the driver to wipe at between 1 and 30 second delays. Adjustment is performed by switching the rear wiper on for a short time and then off again. The next switching on of the rear wiper determines the delay period. The time lapse between the off and the next on signal is sensed by the control module which sets this period as the requested time interval between wipes. If the next on signal is more than 30 seconds after the off signal, the control module sets the time interval to the maximum 30 seconds.

REAR WIPER MOTOR BLOCKING PROTECTION

The rear wiper control module contains similar logic to the GEM to protect the rear wiper motor in the event of the wiper operation being obstructed.

OPERATION - HEADLAMP POWER WASHERS

The headlamp power washers are only active when the headlamps are switched on and the ignition is on. The power washers are controlled by the GEM, which limits their operation to preserve washer fluid in the reservoir.

With the ignition and lights on, headlamp power wash is activated on the first operation of the wiper column control switch in the wash/wipe position. The GEM then suspends headlamp power wash activation for the next 4 operations of the wash/wipe switch, with the headlamp power washers activated on the fifth operation of the switch.

The GEM monitors the operation of the wash/wipe switch and maintains a counter to restrict headlamp power wash operation to every fifth operation of the wash/wipe switch. The GEM also maintains a timer, which prevents a second operation of the headlamp power wash within a 3 minute period. The counter and timer are reset when the ignition is switched off.

When headlamp power wash is active, the GEM energizes the power wash pump twice per cycle. The headlamp power wash pump is powered for a 0.5 second period. The GEM then initiates a 2 second delay before powering the headlamp power wash pump for a second 0.5 second period.

If the washer reservoir fluid level becomes low, the LCM, which monitors the fluid level, sends a message, via the I bus, instrument cluster and K bus, to the GEM, which suspends headlamp power wash operation to preserve the remaining washer fluid.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: DIAGNOSTICS
Item NumberDescription
1Cover
2Diagnostic socket

The diagnostic socket allows the transfer of information between the GEM, the rain/light sensor and the Land Rover approved diagnostic system. The diagnostic socket is located in the fascia, in the driver's side stowage tray. The socket is secured in the fascia and protected by a hinged cover.

The rain/light sensor can store fault codes, which can be used to diagnose faults or non-function of the rain/light sensor. The faults are stored in a non-volatile memory, which retains the logged fault codes even when the power supply is disconnected. If a rain/light sensor fault prevents the sensor from operating, the GEM will control wiper operation as if a rain/light sensor is not installed in the system.

The GEM monitors all inputs and outputs relative to the wiper system and other GEM controlled functions. If a fault is detected, a code applicable to that fault is stored in a fault log. Two fault logs are provided within the GEM for internal and external faults. The GEM is capable of detecting open and short circuits and also incorrect K bus messages.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: WIPERS AND WASHERS CONTROL DIAGRAM
Item NumberDescription
1Front wiper motor
2Fuse 20A
3Front wiper relay
4Light Check Module (LCM)
5Fluid level sensor
6Instrument cluster
7Rain/light sensor
8Fuse 5A
9Generic Electronic Module (GEM)
10Diagnostic socket
11Ignition switch
12Central Junction Box (CJB)
13Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) module
14Heated blade screen elements
15LH heated washer jet
16RH heated washer jet
17Heated washer jets and screen blade heater relay
18Fuse 30A
19LH headlamp power wash jet
20RH headlamp power wash jet
21Headlamp power wash pump
22Windscreen washer pump
23Headlamp power wash relay
24Rear screen washer pump
25Rear wiper motor and control module
26Wiper control column switch

Note. A = Hardwired; B = K bus; C = Diagnostic DS2 bus; K = I bus

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: REMOVAL
  1. Remove the interior rear view mirror. Refer to «Interior Rear View Mirror»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/heated-glassdefoggers/#rear-view-mirrors) .
  2. Remove the rain sensor. Release the 2 clips.

INSTALLATION

  1. Install the rain sensor. Secure with the clips.
  2. Install the interior rear view mirror. Refer to «Interior Rear View Mirror»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/heated-glassdefoggers/#rear-view-mirrors) .
  3. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, calibrate the new rain sensor.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: REMOVAL
  1. Remove the rear window wiper pivot arm. See «REAR WINDOW WIPER PIVOT ARM»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#wipers-and-washers) .
  2. Disconnect the rear window washer hose from the rear window wiper motor.
  3. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the rear window wiper motor.
  4. Remove the 3 bolts securing the rear window wiper motor to the liftgate.
  5. Remove the rear window wiper motor from the liftgate window glass seal.
  6. Remove the rear window wiper motor seal from the liftgate window glass.
  7. Remove the 3 compression limiters from the rear window wiper motor mountings. Release and collect the 3 mountings from the rear window wiper motor.
  1. Install the mountings and insert the compression limiters to the rear window wiper motor.
  2. Install a new rear window wiper motor to the liftgate window glass seal.
  3. Install the rear window wiper motor. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  4. Connect the electrical connectors to the rear window wiper motor.
  5. Connect the rear window washer hose to the rear window wiper motor.
  6. Install the rear window wiper pivot arm. See «REAR WINDOW WIPER PIVOT ARM»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#wipers-and-washers) .

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: REMOVAL

Scheme 15

Scheme 15
  1. Remove the liftgate upper trim panel. Refer to «Liftgate Upper Trim Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
  2. Remove the 3 bolts from the rear spoiler.
  3. Close the liftgate. Reposition the rear spoiler for access.
  4. Remove the rear window wiper pivot arm. Raise the nut cover on the rear window wiper pivot arm and remove the nut.
  1. Install the rear window wiper pivot arm. Align the rear window wiper pivot arm to the liftgate window glass. Tighten the nut to 13 Nm (10 lb.ft). Close the rear window wiper pivot arm nut cover.
  2. Open the liftgate. Reposition the rear spoiler to the liftgate.
  3. Install the bolts to the rear spoiler. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  4. Install the liftgate upper trim panel. Refer to «Liftgate Upper Trim Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .

REMOVAL

  1. Remove the front LH fender splash shield. Refer to «Fender Splash Shield»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .
  2. Position a container to collect any windshield washer reservoir spillage.
  3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump electrical connector. Remove the windshield washer pump hose.
  4. Remove the windshield washer pump. Remove and discard the seal.
  1. Install the windshield washer pump. Clean the component mating faces. Install a new seal.
  2. Connect the electrical connector. Connect the hose to the pump.
  3. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with the correct fluid and concentration.
  4. Install the front LH fender splash shield. Refer to «Fender Splash Shield»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: REMOVAL
  1. Remove the front LH fender splash shield. Refer to «Fender Splash Shield»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .
  2. Release the filler neck from the windshield washer reservoir. Position a container to collect any windshield washer reservoir spillage. Remove and discard the seal.
  3. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors from the windshield washer reservoir pumps.
  4. Disconnect the 3 hoses from the windshield washer reservoir pumps.
  5. Disconnect the low washer fluid warning indicator switch electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the windshield washer reservoir vent pipe.
  7. Remove the windshield washer reservoir. Remove the 2 bolts. Release the windshield washer reservoir from the front mounting.
  8. Remove the 3 windshield washer reservoir pumps and discard the 3 seals.
  1. Install the windshield washer reservoir pumps. Clean the component mating faces. Install new seals.
  2. Install the windshield washer reservoir. Tighten the bolts to 3 Nm (2.2 lb.ft).
  3. Connect the windshield washer reservoir vent pipe.
  4. Connect the low washer fluid warning indicator switch electrical connector.
  5. Connect the windshield washer reservoir electrical connectors.
  6. Connect the windshield washer reservoir pump hoses.
  7. Install the windshield washer reservoir filler neck. Clean the component mating faces. Install a new seal to the windshield washer filler neck.
  8. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with the correct fluid and concentration.
  9. Install the front LH fender splash shield. Refer to «Fender Splash Shield»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: REMOVAL

Scheme 18

Scheme 18
  1. Remove the battery.
  2. Remove the bulkhead access cover. Release the 2 clips.
  3. Disconnect the windshield wiper intermittent wipe relay.
  1. Install the windshield wiper intermittent wipe relay.
  2. Install the bulkhead access cover. Secure the clips.
  3. Install the battery.

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information__specifications) .
  2. Remove the windshield wiper motor. Mark the position of the windshield wiper motor linkage to aid assembly. Remove the windshield wiper motor to windshield wiper motor linkage assembly nut. Release the wiper linkage assembly from the windshield wiper motor. Remove the 3 windshield wiper motor to support bracket bolts. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  1. Install the windshield wiper motor. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft). Connect the electrical connector.
  2. Carry out the windshield wiper motor park operation. Connect the battery ground cable. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and make sure the windshield wiper motor is in the park position, turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Install the windshield wiper motor and linkage. Reposition the windshield wiper motor linkage to its original position. Install the windshield wiper motor to windshield wiper motor linkage assembly nut. Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 Ib.ft).
  4. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information__specifications) .

WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ARM

SPECIAL TOOLS Tool Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Aligner windshield wiper 100-055 (LRT-84-001)

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ARM

Scheme 21

Scheme 21: REMOVAL
  1. Remove the nut cover from the windshield wiper pivot arm and remove the nut.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm from the pivot shaft.
  3. Release the windshield wiper pivot arm to windshield wiper blade locking clip.
  4. Release the windshield wiper blade from the windshield wiper pivot arm.

Scheme 22

Scheme 22: INSTALLATION

Scheme 23

Scheme 23
  1. Install the new windshield wiper blade to the windshield wiper pivot arm.
  2. Push the windshield wiper blade fully home, to engage the windshield wiper pivot arm locking clip, check the windshield wiper blade for retention.
  3. Install the windshield wiper pivot arm to the windshield wiper pivot shaft. Install the nut but do not fully tighten at this stage.
  4. Align the special tool between points A and B on the windshield wiper pivot arm. Align the face of the windshield wiper pivot arm to the special tool angle of 86 degrees.
  5. Retaining an 86 degrees angle, set the respective windshield wiper pivot arm to the dimension shown. Passenger side C = 58 mm (2.283 inches). Drivers side D = 40.5 mm (1.594 inches). The measurement must be taken from the plenum chamber glass seal, to the lip of the windshield wiper blade adjacent to the windshield wiper pivot arm fulcrum.
  6. Tighten the windshield wiper pivot arm nut to 34 Nm (25 lb.ft).
  7. Install the windshield wiper pivot arm nut cover.
  8. Close the hood.
  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to «Cowl Panel Grille»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels__cowl-panel-grille) .
  2. Remove the plenum chamber. Refer to «Plenum Chamber»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-distribution-and-filtering) .
  3. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the windshield wiper assembly. Remove the 5 bolts.
  1. Install the windshield wiper motor assembly. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  2. Connect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
  3. Install the plenum chamber. Refer to «Plenum Chamber»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-distribution-and-filtering) .
  4. Install the cowl panel grille. Refer to «Cowl Panel Grille»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels__cowl-panel-grille) .