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

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NOTE:

In cases where contamination in spray jet results in an uneven spray field, 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 other objects to clean the washer nozzles.

Windshield Washer Nozzle Adjustment

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 washer nozzle -3- by turning at the adjuster -2- with a Torx screwdriver.

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