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

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

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. Subsequently blowing through in the opposite direction of the spray flow with compressed air is permitted. Do not use any other objects to clean the spray nozzles.

Adjusting the Spray Nozzle Adjustment for the Windshield:

Fig 1: 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 2: 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

-- Adjust the spray nozzle -3- by turning at the adjuster -2- with a TORX^® screwdriver.

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