Wiper Blade Element Replacement - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

3T-4 WINDSHIELD WIPERS
CHEROKEE - WAGONEER -
TRUCK WINDSHIELD WIPER
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GENERAL
The two-speed electric windshield wipers and electric
washers are standard equipment. An optional inter
mittent wiper system provides a pause between wipe
cycles for use during conditions of very light
precipitation.
The controls for the windshield wipers are mounted
on the instrument panel to the left of the steering
column.
The electric wipers are operated by turning the con
trol knob to the right. For intermittent operation, turn
knob to the left. Electric washers are actuated by de
pressing the wiper control knob.
The wiper arms are actuated by a link and pivot
assembly attached to the wiper motor.
The wiper motor is mounted to an adapter plate
mounted to dash panel.
The wiper arms move in a tandem-like action and
park to the right side of the car.
CAUTION: The wiper arms and blades must not be
moved manually from side to side or damage could
result.
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
(1) To remove wiper blade from mounting pin on
wiper arm, pull up on retainer spring and remove wiper
blade (fig. 3T-5).
(2) To install, push blade frame onto mounting pin
so that retainer spring engages pin. Be sure blade is
securely attached to arm.
WIPER BLADE ELEMENT REPLACEMENT
(1) Place frame of wiper blade on a lirm surface
with notched end of blade element backing strip as
shown in figure 3T-6.
(2) Pull up and twist counterclockwise plastic back
ing strip, unlocking backing strip from retaining tab.
(3) Slide backing strip down and align with next
retaining tab, twist slightly and unlock backing strip
from retaining tab.
(4) Repeat procedure for remaining tabs until blade
element is detached from frame.
(5) To install, engage notched end of blade element
backing strip with first wiper blade frame retaining tab.
Wiper Arm Replicement
Wiper Blade Element Replacement
Wiper Blade Replacement
Wiper Motor
Wiper Pivot Shaft Body and Link Assembly
RETAINING SPRING
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RETAINING SPRING
FRAME
MOUNTING PIN
INSTALLATION
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Rg. 3T-5 Wiper Blade Replacement
(6) Slide backing strip up and align with next back
ing strip.
(7) Repeat procedure for next three retaining tabs.
(8) For last retaining tab, place frame on firm sur
face, pull up and twist backing strip clockwise, locking
strip into retaining tab.
WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT
(1) Raise blade end of arm from windshield and
move spring tab away from pivot shaft. Disengage aux
iliary arm retainer clip (driver's side only) from pivot
pin and pull wiper arm from pivot shaft.
(2) To install, start wiper on pivot shaft, position
auxiliary arm on pivot and slide retaining clip down to
lock arm in position. Push wiper arm down on pivot
shaft until it bottoms. Be sure that pivot shaft is in Park
position and wiper arm is positioned as shown in figure
3T-7.
(3) Wet windshield and recheck Park position by
operatingwiper motor several times—ON and OFF.