Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 477

8K - 8 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS •
WINDSHIELD WIPER S Y S T E M S E R V I C E P R O C E D U R E S
INDEX
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Installation 11
Linkage Replacement 10
Pivot Assemblies 10
Wiper Arm Replacement . . . 8
Wiper Blade Element Replacement 8
WIPER BLADES
Wiper blades exposed to the weather for a long pe­
riod of time tend to lose their wiping effectiveness.
Periodic cleaning of the wiper blade is suggested to
remove the accumulation of salt and road film. The
wiper blades, arms and windshield should be cleaned
with a sponge or cloth and a mild detergent or non-
abrasive cleaner. I f the blades continue to streak or
smear, they should be replaced.
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
(1) Turn wiper switch ON. Turn ignition switch
ON. When blades are i n a convenient position turn
ignition OFF.
(2) Lift wiper arm to raise blade off glass.
(3) Remove blade assembly from arm by pushing
release tab under arm tip and slide blade away from
arm tip (Figs. 1 and 2).
VER1ABRA ELEMENT 938K-31
Fig. 1 Wiper Blade and Element—Typical
Fig. 2 Wiper Blade Removal
(4) Gently place wiper arm tip on glass surface.
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Wiper Blade Replacement 8
Wiper Blades . . . . . 8
Wiper Motor Replacement 9
Wiper Switch Replacement 10
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
When complete turn ignition switch ON. Turn wiper
switch OFF allowing the wiper blades to PARK, then
turn ignition switch OFF.
WIPER BLADE ELEMENT REPLACEMENT
(1) Lift wiper arm to raise blade off glass.
(2) Remove blade assembly from arm by pushing
release tab under arm tip and slide blade away from
arm tip (Figs. 1 and 2).
(3) To remove wiping element from blade assembly:
• Grasp end of element at locating claw and pull el­
ement and metal rails out of claw (Fig. 3).
CLAW
Fig. 3 Wiper Blade Element Removal
• Remove wiper element by sliding out of the claws.
(4) For installation, reverse removal procedures.
WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
CAUTION: T h e use of a screwdriver or other prying
tool to remove an arm may distort it. T h i s distortion
could allow the arm to come off the pivot shaft, re­
gardless of how carefully it is installed.
(1) Lift the arm to permit the latch (Fig. 4) to be
pulled out to the holding position. Remove arm from
pivot using a rocking motion.
INSTALLATION
(1) With wiper motor i n PARK position, position
arms to pivot shafts.