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NEW WINDSHIELD WASHERS MID-YEAR PROD. CHANGE

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

MODELS AFFECTED: 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 nozzles is 21049096.

WASHER NOZZLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal

1. Remove shroud top vent grille. Refer to "Shroud Top Vent Grille Removal" procedure in the "Front End" section of the "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual."

2. Disconnect washer fluid hose from vent grille.

3. Disconnect washer fluid hose from washer nozzle.

4. Pinch attachment fingers on bottom of nozzle and remove nozzle.

Installation

1. Install nozzle through opening in shroud top vent grille and push into place.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that nozzle is fully seated in grille and attachment fingers are in place.

2. Attach washer fluid hose to nozzles (P/N 21049096).

3. Attach washer fluid hose to vent grille.

4. Install shroud top vent grille. Refer to "Shroud Top Vent Grille Installation" procedure in the "Front End" section of the "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual."

WASHER HOSE ROUTING

1. Attach washer fluid hose to washer pump.

2. Route washer hose using retaining clips around top of strut tower and across front of cowl as shown in illustration.

3. The washer hose passes through a grommet in the cowl panel and is connected to the grille assembly.

WASHER NOZZLE SPRAY PATTERN

The washer nozzle spray pattern is identified in the illustration. If the nozzle is not delivering washer fluid according to the illustration, make sure that the nozzle is properly seated in the shroud top vent grille assembly. Make sure that the top shroud vent grille assembly is installed correctly. If the spray of washer fluid still does not match the illustration, replace one or both of the washer nozzles as required.

IMPORTANT: Spray pattern differs from side-to-side by design.


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