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

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 objects to clean the spray nozzles!

Windshield Spray 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 spray nozzle -3- by turning at the adjuster -2- with a TORX screwdriver.

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

Rear Window Washer Nozzle Adjustment

NOTE:

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