Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Windshield Washer Nozzle - Spray Pattern Adjustment

Reference:
ITB99-053

Classification:
BT99-037

Date:
November 8, 1999

Title:
WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE SPRAY PATTERN ADJUSTMENT

APPLIED VEHICLES:
1997-00 Q45 (FY33)
1999-00 G20 (P11)
1997-99 QX4 (JR50)
1996-99 I30 (CA32)

APPLIED VINS:
FY33 - vehicles built before JNKBY31A**M700419
P11 - vehicles built before JNKCP11A6YT303122
JR50 - vehicles built before JNRAR07Y*XW071924
CA32 -vehicles built before: JNKCA21A6XT779473

APPLIED DATES:
FY33 - vehicles built before August 4, 1999
P11 - vehicles built before August 26, 1999
JR50 - vehicles built before June 2, 1999
CA32 - vehicles built before June 3, 1999

SERVICE INFORMATION

If the owner/leasee of an applied vehicle is not satisfied with the windshield washer fluid spray pattern, even though the spray pattern may be within specifications according to the service manual, the spray pattern may be adjusted to better suit the customer's preference by using the service procedure listed below.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Adjust the windshield washer nozzle spray pattern as follows:








1. Place a small piece of masking tape (one half-inch square) on the windshield at each point that the washer fluid should contact the windshield according to the new spray pattern specifications listed in Figures 1 and 2.

2. Activate the windshield washer and adjust each washer fluid nozzle (individually) until the fluid stream contacts the corresponding piece of masking tape.

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the claims coding as shown.