Hoses And Tubes, Washer: Description: Front

The front washer plumbing (7) consists of a small diameter rubber hose that is routed along with the rear washer plumbing (3) (if the vehicle is so equipped) from the washer reservoir (5) located at the left front corner of the engine compartment. Both hoses are attached to their respective front or rear outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor unit near the bottom of the reservoir. The hoses are then routed through molded clips integral to the underside of the molded plastic component tray to the dash panel (6) within the engine compartment. From the dash panel, the two washer hoses are routed separately.

The front hose is routed up to the hood panel (2) inner rear reinforcement, then across the rear of the hood to the front washer nozzle (1). If the vehicle is equipped with the rear wiper and washer system, the rear hose is routed through a rubber grommet and a hole near the top of the dash panel into the passenger compartment. If the vehicle does not have the rear wiper and washer system, the clearance hole in the dash panel is sealed with a rubber plug (4). The front hose is secured to the hood inner reinforcement by plastic push-in type retainers, then is routed through a clearance hole in the hood silencer on the underside of the inner hood panel. A plastic in-line fitting, a molded rubber elbow and the front washer system check valve complete the front washer plumbing.

Washer hose is available for service only as roll stock, which must then be cut to length. The molded plastic or rubber washer hose fittings cannot be repaired. If these fittings are ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced.