Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual — part 116

WASHER RESERVOIR

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

cable.

(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Disconnect the wire connector from the reser-

voir pump.

(4) Disconnect the washer hose at the pump and

drain the reservoir.

(5) Remove three fasteners from reservoir.
(6) Remove the reservoir through fender opening.
(7) Remove the windshield washer pump from the

reservoir

(Refer

to

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ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/

WASHERS/WASHER PUMP MOTOR - REMOVAL).

INSTALLATION

(1) Install the windshield washer pump into the

reservoir

(Refer

to

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ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/

WASHERS/WASHER PUMP MOTOR - INSTALLA-
TION).

(2) Install the reservoir through fender opening.
(3) Install the fasteners to the reservoir. Tighten

the reservoir screws to 6.8 to 8.5 N·m (60 to 75 in.
lbs.) torque.

(4) Connect the washer hose at the pump and fill

the reservoir.

(5) Connect the wire connector to the reservoir

pump.

(6) Lower vehicle from hoist.
(7) Connect the battery negative cable.

WIPER ARMS

REMOVAL

(1) Place the wiper arm/blades in the PARK posi-

tion and turn ignition OFF.

(2) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or

equivalent, gently pry up on arm cap and remove.

(3) Remove the wiper arm retaining nut.
(4) Remove the arm from the pivot using a rocking

motion while the arm is in an over/centered position.

(5) Clean metal splinters OFF the pivot shafts.

INSTALLATION

Ensure the wiper module is in the PARK position

(cycle motor if necessary). Position wiper arms so
that the heel of the blade(s) is on the park line on
the windshield. Refer to Electrical, Wipers/Washers,
Wiper Arms, Adjustments. for wiper arm adjustment.

(1) Clean metal splinters OFF the pivot shafts.
(2) Install the arm onto the pivot using a rocking

motion while the arm is in an over/centered position.

(3) Install the wiper arm retaining nut. Torque nut

to 19.7 - 21.5 N·m (175 - 190 in. lbs.).

(4) Install the arm nut cap.
(5) Cycle the Place the wiper arm/blades, and ver-

ify that they end up in the PARK position and turn
ignition OFF.

ADJUSTMENTS

(1) Cycle the wiper motor into the PARK position.
(2) Lift the wiper blade off the windshield and

release it.

(3) The wiper blade heel should be parked within 5

mm of the park line. The park line is mark on the
windshield (Fig. 7).

(4) In the event that the wiper blade tip exces-

sively strikes the cowl screen due to long term nor-
mal wear, reposition the wiper blade heel slightly
above the park line. Make sure that the wipers are
in the PARK position.

WIPER BLADES

REMOVAL

(1) Lift wiper arm to the over center position.
(2) Remove blade assembly from arm by pushing

release tab under arm tip and slide blade away from
arm tip (Fig. 8).

(3) Gently place wiper arm tip on glass surface.

CLEANING

Wiper blades exposed to the weather for a long

period of time tend to lose their wiping effectiveness.
Periodic cleaning of the wiper blade is recommended
to remove the accumulation of salt and road grime.
The wiper blades, arms and windshield should be
cleaned with a sponge or cloth and a mild detergent
or nonabrasive cleaner. If the wiper blades continue
to streak or smear, they should be replaced. The

Fig. 7 WIPER BLADE/ARM PARK LINES

1 - PARK LINES
2 - BLACK OUT AREA

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wiper blade should run smoothly across the wind-
shield in both directions. The wiper blade should
slightly roll over center when the blade reverses
direction. A wiper blade insert that has lost flexibility
or a wiper arm that has lost spring tension, will
cause the blade to skip or chatter across the wind-
shield. If the wiper blades are new and the wiper
arm spring tension is OK and a chattering sound is
emitted from the wiper(s), the wiper blade is not roll-
ing over center. If this condition exists, refer to Elec-
trical, Wipers/Washers, Wiper Blades, Adjustments.

INSTALLATION

(1) Gently lift wiper arm tip off glass surface and

to the over center position.

(2) Install the blade assembly onto the arm by

sliding blade towards arm tip (Fig. 8).

(3) Lower the wiper arm to the glass surface and

check the wiping pattern.

WIPER BLADE ELEMENT

REMOVAL

(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 (Fig. 8). Gently place wiper arm tip on glass
surface.

(3) Remove wiping element from blade assembly.

Pull stopper of the rubber element out of the end
claw together with vertebrae (metal rails) (Fig. 9).

INSTALLATION

(1) Install the wiping element onto the blade

assembly. Push into the end of the blade assembly by
pressing the claw together with vertebrae (metal
rails) (Fig. 9).

(2) Install the blade assembly onto the arm by

sliding onto the arm tip (Fig. 8). Gently place wiper
arm tip on glass surface.

Check that the element and vertebrae are through

all claws and the final claw is locked in the stopper.

WIPER LINKAGE

REMOVAL

(1) Remove wiper module. Refer to Electrical, Wip-

ers/Washers, Wiper Module, Removal.

(2) With the wiper module on the bench, discon-

nect wiper arm linkage by inserting a screwdriver or
equivalent between ball cap and linkage. Twist and
lift straight up on linkage.

INSTALLATION

(1) With the wiper module on the bench, connect

wiper arm linkage by using pliers or your hand and
press the ball cap straight on to the ball stud.

(2) Install the wiper module. Refer to Electrical,

Wipers/Washers, Wiper Module, Installation.

WIPER MODULE

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

cable (Fig. 10).

Fig. 8 WIPER BLADE AND ELEMENT

1 - ARM RELEASE TAB
2 - VERTABRAE
3 - RUBBER ELEMENT

Fig. 9 WIPER BLADE AND ELEMENT

1 - CLAW
2 - TO GRASP AND PULL
3 - CHANNEL
4 - RUBBER ELEMENT
5 - VERTABRAE

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WIPER BLADES (Continued)

(2) Remove wiper arms. Refer to Electrical, Wip-

ers/Washers, Wiper Arm, Removal.

(3) Remove the left side cowl cover. Refer to Body,

Exterior, Cowl Cover, Removal.

(4) Disconnect the motor posi-lock harness connec-

tor.

(5) Remove the wiper module mounting screws

(Fig. 11) and remove the module from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install the windshield wiper module into the

vehicle (Fig. 11).

(2) Install the mounting screws (Fig. 11) and

tighten to 7 to 9 N·m (60 to 80 in. lbs.) torque.

(3) Connect the motor posi-lock harness connector

(Fig. 11).

(4) Install the left side cowl cover (Fig. 11). Refer

to Body, Exterior, Cowl Cover, Installation.

(5) Install the wiper arms. Refer to Electrical, Wip-

ers/Washers, Wiper Arm, Installation.

(6) Connect the battery negative cable (Fig. 10).

Fig. 11 WIPER MODULE REMOVE/INSTALL

1 - CAPS

4 - COWL SCREEN

2 - MOUNTING NUTS

5 - WIPER MOTOR MODULE

3 - WIPER ARM

6 - INTEGRAL MOTOR CONNECTOR

Fig. 10 BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REMOVE/

INSTALL

1 - NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
2 - NEGATIVE BATTERY POST

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WIPER MODULE (Continued)

WIPER MOTOR

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER MOTOR

Whenever a wiper motor malfunction occurs, verify

that the wire harness is properly connected, then

start normal diagnosis and repair procedures. Refer
to the WIPER MOTOR DIAGNOSIS table.

WIPER MOTOR DIAGNOSIS

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTION

WIPER BLADES DO NOT
PARK PROPERLY.

(1) WIPER ARMS
IMPROPERLY PARKED.

(1) REMOVE WIPER ARMS AND REPARK.
REFER TO ELECTRICAL, WIPERS/WASHERS,
WIPER ARM, REMOVAL.

(2) WIPER ARMS ARE LOOSE
ON PIVOT SHAFT.

(2) REMOVE WIPER ARM AND REPARK.
REFER TO ELECTRICAL, WIPERS/WASHERS,
WIPER ARM, REMOVAL.

(3) MOTOR CRANK LOOSE AT
OUTPUT SHAFT.

(3) REMOVE WIPER ARM, RUN WIPER
MOTOR TO PARK POSITION AND REMOVE
THE MODULE. WITHOUT ROTATING THE
MOTOR OUTPUT SHAFT, REMOVE THE
CRANK AND CLEAN ANY FOREIGN MATTER
FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT. INSTALL THE
MOTOR CRANK IN ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.

MOTOR STOPS IN ANY
POSITION WHEN THE
SWITCH IS TURNED OFF.

(1) OPEN PARK CIRCUIT.

(1) CHECK PARK SWITCH BY
DISCONNECTING THE WIRE CONNECTOR.
PLACE A JUMPER WIRE FROM PIN 2 TO PIN
4. APPLY BATTERY VOLTAGE TO PIN 3 AND
THEN TO GROUND. REPLACE MOTOR IF IT
DOES NOT PARK.

MOTOR WILL NOT STOP
WHEN THE SWITCH IS
TURNED OFF.

(1) FAULTY SWITCH.

(1) CHECK SWITCH IN LOW, HIGH AND
INTERMITTENT POSITION.

(2) LOCK OF DYNAMIC
BRAKE ON WET GLASS.

(2) ENSURE PARK SWITCH HAS CLEAN
GROUND.

WIPER BLADES SLAP
AGAINST COWL SCREEN
OR WINDOW MOLDINGS.

(1) WIPER ARMS ARE
PARKED INCORRECTLY.

(1) PARK WIPER ARMS. REFER TO WIPER
ARM ADJUSTMENT.

BLADES CHATTER.

(1) FOREIGN SUBSTANCE
SUCH AS POLISH ON GLASS
OR BLADES.

(1) CLEAN GLASS AND BLADE ELEMENT
WITH NON-ABRASIVE CLEANER.

(2) ARMS TWISTED, BLADE
AT WRONG ANGLE ON
GLASS.

(2) REPLACE ARM.

(3) BLADE STRUCTURE
BENT.

(3) REPLACE BLADE.

(4) BLADE ELEMENT HAS
PERMANENT SET.

(4) REPLACE BLADE ELEMENT.

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