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Headlamp Washer System, Checking Spray Nozzle Setting

CAUTION:

The spray nozzles can be checked for functionality, but they cannot be adjusted.

Nozzle setting dimensions for right headlamp (left headlamp is arranged symmetrically)

Fig 1: Identifying Headlamp Washer System Components
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Spray Nozzle Setting, Checking 

-- Turn on the low beam.

-- Operate the windshield washer.

The headlamps are washed when windshield washer lever is held in "wipe position" at least 1.5 seconds.

The spray should hit the center of the headlamp lens, see -B- and -C-.

If the spray pattern differs from the specification, perform a repair.