Windshield Wiper/Washer System, Checking Washer Nozzle Adjustment And Adjusting, If Necessary

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Washer Jet Setting Tool:T40187

Fig 1: Identifying Setting Tool T40187
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Setting Tool:T10564

Fig 2: Setting Tool:T10564
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NOTE:

In cases where contamination in spray jet results in an uneven spray pattern, remove the spray jet and rinse it with water in the opposite direction of the spray flow. Cleaning with compressed air in the opposite direction of the spraying direction is permitted afterward. Do not use any objects to clean the washer nozzles.

Windshield Washer Nozzle Adjustment

Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Spray Fields For Comparison

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The washer nozzles are preset. Small height adjustments can be made.

-- If both spray fields are not at same height, adjust spray direction upward or downward as follows:

Fig 4: Identifying Adjustment Of Spray Nozzle -3- With Adjuster -2-

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1 - Cowl Panel Plate in Front of Windshield

2 - Adjuster TORX size 8

3 - Spray Nozzle

4 - Hood

-- Turn the adjuster -2- using a Torx screwdriver to adjust the washer nozzle -3-.

"Clockwise" lower adjustment.
"Counter-clockwise" higher adjustment.

Rear Window Spray Nozzle Adjustment Version 1 (point spray nozzle)

-- Adjust the washer nozzle using the Washer Jet Setting Tool:T40187 or Setting Tool:T10564 so that the fluid sprays onto upper third of rear window as shown.

Fig 5: Identifying Spray Pattern Dimension

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a - approximately 115 mm

b - approximately 54 mm

Rear Window Washer Nozzle Adjustment, Version 2 (Spray Nozzle)

NOTE:

If the vehicle is equipped with a spray nozzle on the rear window, then it cannot be adjusted.