Wiper System Description

The windshield wiper system includes the following components:

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Transmission

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• The wiper element
• The wiper blade
• The wiper arm
• The wiper motor
• The wiper transmission (1)
• The wiper switch

The wiper/washer switch (3) controls the wiper system. The switch is located on the right side of the steering column. The wiper circuit ensures that the wiper blades will automatically return to their final rest position when the wiper switch is OFF.

Fig 2: Locating Wiper/Washer Switch

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