Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Windshield Washer System Checking And Adjusting Spray Nozzles
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Adjustment Tool T10127 equipped with needle 3125/ 5 A
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:
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:
1 - Cowl plate in front of front window
2 - Adjuster TORX size 8
3 - Fan-type nozzle
4 - Hood
-- Adjust the spray nozzle -3- by turning at the adjuster -2- with a TORX screwdriver.
- "Clockwise" deeper adjustment.
- "Counter-clockwise" higher adjustment.
Rear Window Washer Nozzle Adjustment
-- Adjust nozzle with Adjustment Tool T10127 so that fluid sprays onto upper third of rear window, as shown in the figure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.