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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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:

The washer nozzle of the Tiguan cannot be adjusted.