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Windshield Washer Nozzles Do Not Spray Washer Fluid (Replace Washer Nozzles)

Subject:Windshield Washer Nozzles Do Not Spray Washer Fluid (Replace Washer Nozzles)

Models:2002-2003 Saturn VUE Vehicles

Attention: Technician and Parts Manager.


Condition

Some customers may comment on inoperative windshield washer nozzle(s). Nozzles may not washer fluid.

Cause

This condition may be caused by the washer nozzle coming apart.

Correction

Install new windshield washer nozzles.

FRONT WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE


    Object Number: 929320  Size: SH
  1. Open hood to access wiper arm fasteners.
  2. Remove wiper arm fasteners.
  3. Lift wiper arm assembly away from windshield and remove wiper arms from pivot shafts.

  4. Object Number: 932420  Size: SH
  5. Remove right side air inlet grille fasteners.
  6. Lift up right side air inlet grille and disconnect washer hose from nozzle.
  7. Depress nozzle retaining tabs on under side of air inlet grill and pull nozzle up to remove.

  8. Object Number: 1163448  Size: SH
  9. Remove left side air inlet grille fasteners.
  10. Lift up left side air inlet grille and disconnect front washer nozzle hose from front nozzle.
  11. Depress nozzle retaining tabs on under side of air inlet grill and pull front nozzle up to remove.
  12. Separate front nozzle hose from front washer solvent container hose that runs along upper motor compartment rail. Remove front nozzle hose.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


    Object Number: 1163448  Size: SH
  1. Connect front nozzle hose to front washer solvent container hose that runs along upper motor compartment rail.
  2. Install front nozzles into air inlet grilles.
  3. Connect front washer nozzle hoses to front nozzles.
  4. Install left and right side air inlet grilles.

  5. Object Number: 929609  Size: SH
  6. On driver's side, position wiper blade assembly at tick mark in the lower portion of the windshield blackout strip.
  7. On passenger's side, position wiper blade assembly at tick mark in the A-pillar portion of the windshield blackout strip.
  8. Install wiper arm nuts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the Front Wiper Arm Retaining Nut to 15N·m (11 ft-lbs) + 180°.

REAR WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE


    Object Number: 933253  Size: SH
  1. Remove rear center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL) from liftgate.
  2. Disconnect rear washer nozzle hose from rear nozzle.
  3. Rotate rear washer nozzle 45° counter-clockwise and remove nozzle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


    Object Number: 933253  Size: SH
  1. Insert rear washer nozzle into CHMSL and rotate 45° clockwise to lock nozzle into position.
  2. Connect rear washer nozzle hose to rear nozzle. Soapy water may be used as a lubricant to aid in assembly.
  3. Install rear CHMSL to liftgate.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the Center High Mount Stop Lamp-to-Liftgate Fastener to 1N·m (9 in-lbs).

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

22722205

NOZZLE -- WSWA

22715008

NOZZLE -- R/WDO WA

Warranty Information

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for B1790 (HOSES, NOZZLES OR STOPS, WIPER FRONT -- REPAIR OR REPLACE) and B1791 (HOSES, NOZZLES OR STOPS, WIPER REAR -- REPAIR OR REPLACE), or if another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate Labor Time Guide for the Correct Labor Operation Code and Time.