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Information on New Windshield Washers Mid-Year Product Change

Subject:Information on New Windshield Washers Mid-Year Product Change

Models:All 1992 Saturns built from and including VIN NZ251190



Purpose:

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide technical information on the changes made to the windshield washers and service procedures for the new design. The windshield washer nozzles have been moved from the hood to the shroud top vent grille assembly to improve the wash of the windshield. The part number for the new nozzle is 21049096.

Washer Nozzle Removal and Installation: Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1201057  Size: SH
  1. Remove the shroud top vent grille. Refer to the Shroud Top Vent Grille Removal procedure in the Front End section of the Body/Collision Repair Service Manual.
  2. Disconnect the washer fluid hose from the vent.
  3. Disconnect the washer fluid hose from the washer nozzle.

  4. Object Number: 880059  Size: SH
  5. Pinch the attachment fingers on the bottom of the nozzle and remove the nozzle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 880059  Size: SH
  1. Install the nozzle through the opening in the shroud top vent grille and push into place.
  2. Important: Make sure that the nozzle is fully seated in the grille and the attachment fingers are in place.

  3. Attach the washer fluid hose to the nozzles, P/N 21049069.
  4. Attach the washer fluid hose to the vent grille.
  5. Install the shroud top vent grille. Refer to the Shroud Top Grille Installation procedure in the Front End section of the Body/Collision Repair Service Manual.

Washer Hose Routing


    Object Number: 880059  Size: SH
  1. Attach the washer fluid hose to the washer pump.
  2. Route the washer hose using the retaining clips around the top of the strut tower and across the front of the cowl as shown in the illustration.

  3. Object Number: 868926  Size: SH
  4. The washer hose passes through a grommet in the cowl panel and is connected to the grille assembly.