Installation; Rear Wiper Switch Diagnosis And Testing - Rear Wiper Switch - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

8R - 16 WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WIPER MOTOR (Continued)
Fig. 22 REAR WIPER MOTOR - REMOVE/INSTALL
CAUTION: Use extreme care when taking out motor.
Damage to the grommet and or window can occur.

INSTALLATION

Before installation activate wiper system to ensure
the wiper module is in the PARK position. Position
wiper arm so that the tip of the blade is on the park
line on the glass.
NOTE: When servicing the rear wiper motor, replace
all three rubber well-nuts.
(1) Install three bolts to the rear wiper motor (Fig.
22). Torque bolts to 1.2 N·m (10 in. lbs.).
(2) Connect harness connector.
(3) Install liftgate trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM
PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the arm on the pivot (Fig. 19).
(5) Install wiper arm retaining nut and torque to
18-20 N·m (160-175 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the rear wiper arm nut cap.
(7) Connect the battery negative cable (Fig. 12).
(8) Close hood.
(9) Verify vehicle and system operation.
REAR WIPER SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WIPER
SWITCH
The rear windshield wiper/washer switch may be
tested in the vehicle or out of the vehicle, on the
bench.
IN-VEHICLE TESTING
(1) Remove the switch from the instrument panel
but leave the switch connected, refer to Instrument
Panel Systems, Accessory Switch Bezel Removal and
Installation.
(2) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(3) Using a voltmeter, check for battery voltage at
Pin 1 and 2 (Fig. 23).
Fig. 23 REAR WIPER SWITCH HARNESS
CONNECTOR
(a) If OK, go to Step 4.
(b) If NOT OK, check wiper fuse in the fuse
block and the 40 Amp cartridge fuse in the Power
Distribution Center (PDC). If fuses are OK, check
wiring circuit. Refer to Wiring Diagrams.
(4) Check Pin 5, with switch in the ON position
there should be battery voltage and no voltage in the
OFF position.
(a) If NOT OK, no voltage in the ON position or
voltage in the OFF position. Replace the switch.
BENCH TESTING
(1) First remove switch. Refer to Instrument Panel
Systems, Accessory Switch Bezel Removal and Instal-
lation.
(2) With switch removed from vehicle, use a
jumper wire and connect a 12 volt supply to Pin 1
and 2. Using a third jumper wire, ground Pin 3.
Refer to (Fig. 24).
(3) Follow the same procedures used for IN-VEHI-
CLE TESTING, except for step Step 2.
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