Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 970

3. If the switch fails any of the tests, replace the ineffective right multi-function switch as required. If the

switch tests okay, but the switch input to the Steering Control Module (SCM) remains incorrect, be
certain to check for a short or open in the jumper harness between the right multi-function switch and the
SCM.

REMOVAL

RIGHT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH

2
Front Delay
3

OPEN

OPEN

CLOSED

Front Delay
4

OPEN

CLOSED

CLOSED

Front Delay
5

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

Front Wiper
Low

OPEN

OPEN

OPEN

Front Wiper
High

CLOSED

OPEN

OPEN

CONTROL SLEEVE FUNCTION TESTS

FUNCTION

BETWEEN PIN 7

(GROUND) AND PINS

2

3

Off

CLOSED

OPEN

Rear Wipe

CLOSED

CLOSED

Rear Wash

OPEN

CLOSED

WARNING:

To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable
the supplemental restraint system before attempting any steering wheel,
steering column, airbag, occupant classification system, seat belt
tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then
wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing
further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the
supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the proper precautions
could result in accidental airbag deployment.

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Fig. 10: Right Multi-Function Switch
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column. Refer to REMOVAL .

3. Remove the screw (2) that secures the right multi-function switch (1) to the mounting bracket integral to

the right side of the clockspring (3) on the steering column.

4. Slide the switch away from the clockspring far enough to disengage the slide tabs on the switch housing

from the channel formations in the mounting bracket.

Fig. 11: Identifying Jumper Wire Harness Connector, Right Multi-Function Switch & Clockspring
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5. Disconnect the jumper wire harness connector (1) from the connector receptacle on the inboard end of the

right multi-function switch (2).

6. Remove the switch from the clockspring (3).

INSTALLATION

RIGHT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH

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Fig. 12: Identifying Jumper Wire Harness Connector, Right Multi-Function Switch & Clockspring
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1. Position the right multi-function switch (2) close enough to the mounting bracket (3) integral to the right

side of the clockspring to reconnect the jumper wire harness connector (1) to the connector receptacle on
the inboard side of the switch housing.

2. Align the slide tabs on the switch housing with the channel formations integral to the clockspring

mounting bracket, then slide the switch into the bracket until it is firmly seated.

Fig. 13: Right Multi-Function Switch

WARNING:

To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable
the supplemental restraint system before attempting any steering wheel,
steering column, airbag, occupant classification system, seat belt
tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then
wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing
further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the
supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the proper precautions
could result in accidental airbag deployment.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Service Information - Nitro

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

3. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the mounting tab on the back of the right multi-function

switch (1) to the mounting bracket on the clockspring (3). Tighten the screw to 1 N.m (10 in. lbs.).

4. Reinstall the upper and lower shrouds onto the steering column. Refer to INSTALLATION .

5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

WASHER HOSES/TUBES

DESCRIPTION

FRONT WASHER PLUMBING

Fig. 14: Left-Hand Drive
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

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