Windshield Wipers & Washer System

Some rear window wipers include the washer spray-nozzle as part of the assembly. To deal with this complication, lift the cover, remove the nut that holds the wiper arm, detach the washer-fluid tube and remove the wiper arm assembly. Once the blade has been replaced, follow these steps in reverse.


With any luck, replacing the wiper blade will be the extent of the system's maintenance. If there's more required, here are a few common problems and the most likely cause and fix:


> The wipers stop in a vertical position when shut off or in the park mode when switched to intermittent: Sorry, but the wiper motor probably needs replacing.


> The wipers kick in when the turn signal switch is activated: It's likely a switch problem, and both the turn signal and wiper switches need replacing.


> The wiper motor overheats and stops working: Check the motor ground connections. If the ground is not tight, the motor can draw extra amps and run hot.