How to remove windshield washer jets?
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Sorry this is a horrible idea. The nozzles are cheap why waste money on trying to clean them. Just replace the nozzles and gasket and move on.
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My washer fluid lines are clogged and I'm not savvy enough to replace jets/gaskets........ I thought I would try (as someone suggested) to pull off the hose from the pump to see if it's pumping and if so maybe blowing some air thru the lines.....does the hose just pull off the little pump at the elbow?
Any help is appreciated.....I'd have the dealer do this but I'm afraid they woud see an "opportunity"!
Any help is appreciated.....I'd have the dealer do this but I'm afraid they woud see an "opportunity"!
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The problem I'm having is that only the driver side is not working. Well let me clarify, it's working, fluid is coming out, but it's just a dribble, not even strong enough to reach the windshield. The passenger side works fine though. I'm sure I can replace the nozzle itself doesn't sound too complicated from what I've read on this post, however what is the best way to remove the insulation cover under the hood to get to it? Do those plastic things just pop out? I'm an auto noob and am learning.
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Fixed clogged washer tips
I have read all the posts about gaskets and nozzles, etc.
No clue what that all means. here is what I did to fix driver side washer tip that was dribbling rather than spraying. Open the hood and on pass side near firewall you will find the washer tube, it has a connector at this point.
Disconnect the tube
Place a air compressor hand sprayer (for blowing off parts) on the tube.
It will blow fluid out of both tips, then just air.
Block the pass tip with your finger, the force will travel to driver side.
Reconnect and run fluid to see if its better, if no repeat.
I did it twice, and its all clear now.
Tips push into plastic cowl molding from the outside.
Remove driver side plastic cover section and access from under side if you need to replace. Simple really.
I never touched tank, no clue why you would either.
No clue what that all means. here is what I did to fix driver side washer tip that was dribbling rather than spraying. Open the hood and on pass side near firewall you will find the washer tube, it has a connector at this point.
Disconnect the tube
Place a air compressor hand sprayer (for blowing off parts) on the tube.
It will blow fluid out of both tips, then just air.
Block the pass tip with your finger, the force will travel to driver side.
Reconnect and run fluid to see if its better, if no repeat.
I did it twice, and its all clear now.
Tips push into plastic cowl molding from the outside.
Remove driver side plastic cover section and access from under side if you need to replace. Simple really.
I never touched tank, no clue why you would either.
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12-23-2013, 01:23 AM
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I have read all the posts about gaskets and nozzles, etc.
No clue what that all means. here is what I did to fix driver side washer tip that was dribbling rather than spraying. Open the hood and on pass side near firewall you will find the washer tube, it has a connector at this point.
Disconnect the tube
Place a air compressor hand sprayer (for blowing off parts) on the tube.
It will blow fluid out of both tips, then just air.
Block the pass tip with your finger, the force will travel to driver side.
Reconnect and run fluid to see if its better, if no repeat.
I did it twice, and its all clear now.
Tips push into plastic cowl molding from the outside.
Remove driver side plastic cover section and access from under side if you need to replace. Simple really.
I never touched tank, no clue why you would either.
No clue what that all means. here is what I did to fix driver side washer tip that was dribbling rather than spraying. Open the hood and on pass side near firewall you will find the washer tube, it has a connector at this point.
Disconnect the tube
Place a air compressor hand sprayer (for blowing off parts) on the tube.
It will blow fluid out of both tips, then just air.
Block the pass tip with your finger, the force will travel to driver side.
Reconnect and run fluid to see if its better, if no repeat.
I did it twice, and its all clear now.
Tips push into plastic cowl molding from the outside.
Remove driver side plastic cover section and access from under side if you need to replace. Simple really.
I never touched tank, no clue why you would either.
There is a black o-ring around the screen they erodes away because of the amount of alcohol in the wiper fluid. It breaks apart and clogs up the screen or the screen breaks and then the pieces clog up your nozzle. I used the KISS method
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Thanks!
Necro-posting to thank Bigbudman for this SUPER SIMPLE fix! Took me all of 5 minutes, max.
I have read all the posts about gaskets and nozzles, etc.
No clue what that all means. here is what I did to fix driver side washer tip that was dribbling rather than spraying. Open the hood and on pass side near firewall you will find the washer tube, it has a connector at this point.
Disconnect the tube
Place a air compressor hand sprayer (for blowing off parts) on the tube.
It will blow fluid out of both tips, then just air.
Block the pass tip with your finger, the force will travel to driver side.
Reconnect and run fluid to see if its better, if no repeat.
I did it twice, and its all clear now.
Tips push into plastic cowl molding from the outside.
Remove driver side plastic cover section and access from under side if you need to replace. Simple really.
I never touched tank, no clue why you would either.
No clue what that all means. here is what I did to fix driver side washer tip that was dribbling rather than spraying. Open the hood and on pass side near firewall you will find the washer tube, it has a connector at this point.
Disconnect the tube
Place a air compressor hand sprayer (for blowing off parts) on the tube.
It will blow fluid out of both tips, then just air.
Block the pass tip with your finger, the force will travel to driver side.
Reconnect and run fluid to see if its better, if no repeat.
I did it twice, and its all clear now.
Tips push into plastic cowl molding from the outside.
Remove driver side plastic cover section and access from under side if you need to replace. Simple really.
I never touched tank, no clue why you would either.
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08-29-2014, 10:34 AM
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^ See previous comment
Not to be a smart a$$ but..
This might be the simplest thing you will do next to checking tire pressure. Give it a shot and replace the parts.
Raise the hood.
Drain reservoir and take off the rubber seal inside- Then flush it out.
Take off the weather stripping on the front of the cowl.
Go to driver side reach in the middle an push in on the clip holding the cowl in place. There are 1 or 2 more on each side that you will have to push on to get off both sides. They overlap and I think you start on the drivers side.
Unplug the hoses connected to the nozzles.
Pop out the nozzles (small clips on the sides-push up)
Reconnect the hose to the reservoir. Put water in reservoir. Plug up the hose end on the passenger side that the nozzle used to be connected to (I used the clogged up nozzles.) Hit the washer button to flush out debris. Then repeat for the 2nd hose end.
The put everything back together. Try not to break the plastic parts the get very brittle.
Sorry if I forgot any steps but you will figure it out..
The seal from the washer fluid tank and the nozzles. The seal gets broken down by the alcohol in the fluid breaks apart and looses the filter then little black chunks clog up the nozzles.
BUT make sure the lines are clear from debris before you put on the new nozzles! The can not be cleaned out many have tried.
Not to be a smart a$$ but..
This might be the simplest thing you will do next to checking tire pressure. Give it a shot and replace the parts.
Raise the hood.
Drain reservoir and take off the rubber seal inside- Then flush it out.
Take off the weather stripping on the front of the cowl.
Go to driver side reach in the middle an push in on the clip holding the cowl in place. There are 1 or 2 more on each side that you will have to push on to get off both sides. They overlap and I think you start on the drivers side.
Unplug the hoses connected to the nozzles.
Pop out the nozzles (small clips on the sides-push up)
Reconnect the hose to the reservoir. Put water in reservoir. Plug up the hose end on the passenger side that the nozzle used to be connected to (I used the clogged up nozzles.) Hit the washer button to flush out debris. Then repeat for the 2nd hose end.
The put everything back together. Try not to break the plastic parts the get very brittle.
Sorry if I forgot any steps but you will figure it out..
The seal from the washer fluid tank and the nozzles. The seal gets broken down by the alcohol in the fluid breaks apart and looses the filter then little black chunks clog up the nozzles.
BUT make sure the lines are clear from debris before you put on the new nozzles! The can not be cleaned out many have tried.
I haven't taken a look at it closely yet, so please forgive me if this is a stupid "DUH" question I could answer from just looking at it, but how do you go about removing/replacing the reservoir gasket that breaks down and causes this debris? I suspect this part should also be bought from the dealer when buying the nozzles? I should put this new gasket on before running water through the lines to clear any debris, correct? Thanks!