Windshield Washer Hose: Service and Repair

Windshield Washer Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the radiator assembly. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Service and Repair).





Note: Take care not to pierce the washer hose. Use a suitable cap to cap off the washer motor after removing the hose to prevent spillage.

2. Use a suitable tool to separate the windshield washer hose (1) from the washer pump (2).




3. Detach the washer hose (2) from the radiator air intake baffle (1).




4. Detach the washer hose (1) from the fender retaining clips (2).




5. Disconnect the washer hose (2) from the washer hose connection (1).
6. Remove the windshield washer hose (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Attach the washer hose (2) to the washer hose connection (1).




2. Attach the washer hose (1) to the fender retaining clips (2).




3. Route the washer hose (2) through the radiator air intake baffle (1).




4. Install the washer hose (1) onto the washer pump (2).
5. Install the radiator assembly. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Test the washer pump for correct operation.

Removal Procedure (Air Inlet Grill Hose)

1. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the retaining torx screws (1) from the air inlet grille brace.
4. Remove the air inlet grille brace from the air inlet grille.




5. Detach and remove the air inlet grille hose (1) from the air inlet grille (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Attach the air inlet grille hose (1) to the air inlet grille (2).




2. Install the air inlet grille brace (2) to the air inlet grille

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the air inlet grille brace (2) to the air inlet grille retaining torx screws (1) and tighten to 2.0 Nm (18 lb in).
4. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).