Windshield Wiper And Washer System, Checking And Adjusting Spray Nozzles

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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.

Windshield Spray Nozzle Adjustment:

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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:

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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.