Clogged Windshield Washer Nozzle and/or Poor Windshield Washer Spray

Some customer may comment that one or both windshield washer nozzles are not spraying properly.

Debris is washer solvent may clog or restrict the flow through the windshield washer nozzles. This debris may be small enough to pass through the washer pump seal (filter)< but they are too large to pass through the washer nozzle.

Follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace windshield washer pump seal and affected washer nozzle(s).

1. Remove air inlet grille panel.

•	On 1999 models, refer to "Air Inlet Grille Panel" removal procedure in the Front End Section of the 98-99 Body/Repair service manual.

•	On 2000--2002 models, refer to "Air Inlet Grille Panel - All" removal procedure in the Body Front End section of the 2000/2002 Body/Electrical (Volume I) service manual.

2. Disconnect washer nozzle hoses from washer nozzles.

Caution:  Protect Your Eyes When Using High-Pressure Air.

3. Blow air through end of washer nozzle hose that was removed in step 1.
4. Pinch attachment fingers on bottom of affected nozzle(s) and remove nozzle(s).
5. Obtain replacement parts. Refer to "Parts Requirements" in this bulletin.

Important: Make sure that nozzle is fully seated in grille and push into place.

6. Install new nozzle(s) through opening in air inlet
7. Attach washer nozzle hoses to nozzles. (Do not attach hose to line from pump at this time).



8. From under vehicle, remove front push pin from wheel house liner.
9. Disconnect wiring harness from pump.
10. Place holding container under pump to catch solvent from container.
11. Disconnect washer hose form pump.



12. Remove pump from container by pulling firmly.
13. Remove pump seal from pump assembly and discard.

Caution: Protect Your Eyes When Using High-Pressure Air.

14. Blow air through washer hose to remove debris.
15. Install new pump seal onto pump assembly.
16. Install pump by pushing firmly into opening on container.
17. Connect washer hose to pump.



18. Connect wiring harness to pump.
19. Install front push pin to wheelhouse liner.
20. Install air inlet grille panel.

•	On 1999 model, refer to "Air Inlet Grille Panel" installation procedure in the Front End section of the 98-99 Body/Repair service manual.

•	On 2000-2002 models, refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel - All" installation procedure in the Body Front End section of the 2000/2002 Body/Electrical (Volume 1) service manual.

Notice: Do not reuse washer solvent as it may contain debris that may prematurely clog new pump seal.

21. Fill solvent container with new washer solvent.

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows: