Windshield washer jets, checking and adjusting

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

Washer jets must not be cleaned opposite to the spray direction, e.g.: blown through from front.

Through m.y. 1999

Washer jets are preset but small height adjustments can be made.

Fig 1: Washer Nozzles Spray (Through M.Y. 1999)

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If both spray fields are not at the same height (as illustrated), correct as follows:

Fig 2: Turning Eccentric On Spray Jet (Through M.Y. 1999)

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From m.y. 2000

Washer jets are preset but small height adjustments can be made.

Fig 3: Washer Nozzles Spray (From M.Y. 2000)

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Both spray fields are defined with points A & B.

Distance between points A & B and upper windshield are indicated in a straight line as follows.

Fig 4: Moving Spray Jet (From M.Y. 2000)

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