Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420. Manual - part 381

9D-11 Wipers / Washers: 

Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch 
Inspection

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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
Check for continuity between terminals at each switch 
position. If check result is not as specified, replace 
switch.

Intermittent Wiper Relay Circuit

1) Turn the windshield wiper switch to “INT” position.
2) Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal “5” 

and its negative (–) terminal to terminal “2”.

3) Connect voltmeter positive lead to terminal “4” and 

its negative lead to terminal “2”.

4) Check that the voltmeter indicates the battery 

voltage (10 – 14 V).

5) Connect terminal “3” and terminal “5” by a jumper 

wire.

6) Disconnect end of the jumper wire from terminal “5”.
7) Connect disconnected jumper wire end to terminal 

“2”, then check that voltage between terminal “4” and 
terminal “2” changes as shown.
If check result is not satisfied, replace switch.

Terminal

Wiper SW

OFF

INT

6

5

4

3

MIST

Terminal

Washer SW

OFF

1

2

ON

LO

HI

MIST

INT

LO

HI

WASHER ON

6

5

4

3 2 1

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V

2

3

4

5

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V

 INT
TIME

 INT
TIME

INT time control

switch position

Voltage

10-14V

0V

1.6 ± 1 sec.

10-14V

0V

10.7 ± 5 sec.

2

3

4

5

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Wipers / Washers:  9D-12

Washer Linked Circuit

1) Make sure that front wiper switch is at “OFF” 

position.

2) Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal “5” 

and its negative (–) terminal to terminal “2”.

3) Connect voltmeter positive lead to terminal “4” and 

its negative lead to terminal “2”.

4) When front washer switch is ON, check that voltage 

changes as shown in figure.
If check result is not satisfied, replace switch.

Rear Wiper and Washer Switch Removal and 
Installation

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For removal and installation, refer to “Windshield Wiper 
and Washer Switch Removal and Installation”.

Rear Wiper and Washer Switch Inspection

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Check for continuity between terminals at each switch 
position. If check result is not as specified, replace 
switch.

Rear Wiper Relay Removal and Installation

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Removal

1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove rear end door trim from rear end door 

referring to “Rear End Door Lock Assembly Removal 
and Installation in Section 9F”.

3) Remove rear wiper relay (1).

Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation.

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Terminal

Position

OFF

INT

4

3

1

2

WASH

ON

ON + WASH

ON + WASH

INT

ON

WASH

4

3

2

1

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1

I5JB0A940021-01

9D-13 Wipers / Washers: 

Rear Wiper Relay Inspection

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1) Check that there is no continuity between terminal 

“4” and “5”. If there is continuity, replace relay.

2) Check that there is continuity between terminal “3” 

and “5”. If there is no continuity, replace relay.

3) Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal “2” 

of relay.

4) Connect battery negative (–) terminal to terminal “1” 

of relay.

5) Check continuity between terminal “4” and “5”. If 

there is no continuity when relay is connected to the 
battery, replace relay.

Headlight Washer Switch Inspection (If 
Equipped)

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Check for continuity between terminals at each switch 
position.
If check result is not as specified, replace switch.

Headlight Washer Pump Removal and 
Installation (If Equipped)

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Removal

1) Remove front bumper referring to “Front Bumper 

Components in Section 9K”.

2) Disconnect headlight washer hose (1) and washer 

pump connector (2) from headlight washer pump (3).

3) Remove headlight washer pump from washer tank.

Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation.

Headlight Washer Nozzle Removal and 
Installation (If Equipped)

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Removal

1) Remove front bumper referring to “Front Bumper 

Components in Section 9K”.

2) Disconnect headlight washer hose (1) from headlight 

washer nozzle (2).

3) Remove headlight washer nozzle from front bumper.

Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation.

“5”

“2”

“1”

“4”

“3”

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1

2

3

4

Switch Position

Terminal

ON (PUSH IN)

1

2

3

4

OFF

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1

2

3

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2

1

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Wipers / Washers:  9D-14

Specifications

Tightening Torque Specifications

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NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Wipers and Washers Components”

 

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fastener Information in Section 0A”.

Fastening part

Tightening torque

Note

N

⋅m

kgf-m

lb-ft

Washer tank bolt

4

0.4 

3.0

)

Windshield wiper bolt

8.5

0.85 

6.5

)

Windshield wiper arm nut

14

1.4 

10.5

)

Rear wiper motor mounting bolt

7

0.7 

5.0

)

Rear wiper arm nut

8

0.8 

6.0

)