Washers/Wipers - Rear Washer Nozzle Missing/Broken

08-033

June 13, 2008

Applies To:
2007 Fit - ALL
*2008 Fit - From VIN JHMGD3...85000001 thru JHMGD3...88051581*

2007-08 Fit: Rear Washer Nozzle Broken or Missing
(Supersedes 08-033, dated May 16, 2008, to update the information marked by asterisks)

SYMPTOM

The rear window washer nozzle is missing or broken, and washer fluid leaks into the vehicle's interior.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The rear washer nozzle was damaged by an ice scraper.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install the updated rear washer nozzle kit.

PARTS INFORMATION

Rear Washer Nozzle Kit:
P/N 76850-SLN-305, H/C 8947822

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 7421A7

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 76850-SLN-A01
H/C 8326894

Defect Code: 01801

Symptom Code: 05909

Template ID: 08-033A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Open the tailgate, and pull the washer hose off the rear washer nozzle.

2. Remove the nozzle and the nut, and then install the new nozzle and nut onto the glass.





3. Carefully remove the small rubber grommet below the nozzle, and remove the large rubber grommet below the high mount brake light.

4. Disconnect the washer hose and the plastic hose joint from the large grommet.

5. Pull the hose up and out through the small grommet opening in the tailgate.

6. Disconnect the hose from the washer nozzle hose section, and discard it.

7. Using the new parts in the kit, assemble the washer hose and check valve. The arrow on the check valve points towards the nozzle.

8. Attach the new hose to the washer nozzle hose section.

9. Feed the check valve end of the new hose into the small grommet opening and out through the large grommet opening.

10. Attach the washer hose check valve to the large grommet, then reinstall the grommet.

11. Attach the washer hose to the nozzle, and reinstall the small grommet.

12. Test the rear washer for proper operation. If the spray pattern is not within the standard area, adjust the nozzle:

^ Refer to page 22-136 of the 2007-2008 Fit Service Manual, or

^ Online enter keywords NOZ ADJ, then select Wiper Arm/Washer Nozzle Adjustment from the list.





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