Windshield Washer Nozzle Removal/Installation

1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Windshield Washer Nozzle Removal/Installation
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  1. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the windshield washer hose from the windshield washer nozzle. (See WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ  .)
  3. Squeeze the tabs of the windshield washer nozzle.
  4. Pull the windshield washer nozzle out to remove it.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Windshield Washer Nozzle
    G01344637Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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