WIPERS/WASHERS - SERVICE INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
An electrically operated intermittent wiper and washer system is standard factory-installed safety equipment on this
model. The wiper and washer system includes the following major components, which are described in further detail
elsewhere in this service information:
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Check Valve - The washer system check valve is integral to the wye fitting located in the washer plumbing
between the cowl plenum washer hose and the washer nozzles, and is concealed beneath the cowl plenum
cover/grille panel at the base of the windshield.
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Front Control Module - The Front Control Module (FCM) is integral to the Integrated Power Module (IPM)/
Power Distribution Center (PDC). The FCM/IPM/PDC is located in the engine compartment, near the battery.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRIBUTION/INTEGRATED POWER MODULE - DESCRIPTION).
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Instrument Cluster - The ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) is also referred to as the Cab Control
Node (CCN) in this vehicle. The EMIC/CCN is located in the instrument panel above the steering column
opening, directly in front of the driver. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DESCRIPTION).
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Multi-Function Switch (4) - The multi-function switch is located on the top of the steering column, just below
the steering wheel. A control stalk that extends from the left side of the switch has a control knob on the end
that is dedicated to providing all of the driver controls for the front wiper and washer systems. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - DESCRIPTION).
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Washer Fluid Level Switch - The washer fluid level switch is located in a dedicated hole on the lower, out-
board surface of the washer reservoir, ahead of the right front wheel house splash shield.
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Washer Nozzle (3) - Two fluidic washer nozzles are secured with integral latch features to dedicated openings
in the cowl plenum cover/grille panel located near the base of the windshield.
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Washer Plumbing - The plumbing for the washer system consists of rubber hoses and molded plastic fittings.
The plumbing is routed along the right side of the engine compartment from the washer reservoir, and through
a rubber grommet and hole near the right end of the cowl plenum panel to the washer nozzle fittings on the
underside of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel.
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