How to Remove the Car Windshield Washer Nozzle?
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To remove and install the car washer nozzle, locate the nozzle position and simply use a screwdriver to pry it up. Below are precautions for using the car washer nozzle: 1. Check the nozzle's spray position: If the spray position is incorrect, adjust it promptly. The normal spray position should direct the cleaning fluid to the upper-middle part of the windshield. As the fluid flows down, the wiper blades will evenly spread it across the entire windshield, cleaning and removing dirt. Generally, the nozzle position can be adjusted manually. Some models have screws fixing the nozzle, which can be loosened before adjustment. 2. Regularly check and replenish the windshield washer fluid: If the fluid runs out and the driver continues to use the spray switch, the pump will run dry, causing the motor to overheat and burn out due to lack of fluid flow.
Replacing the car's windshield washer nozzle is actually quite simple. I did it myself last time. First, open the hood and locate the washer nozzle, usually at the front edge of the hood or below the windshield. Observe that there's a plastic clip on the back—press the clip while pushing outward to release it. Some models might require gently prying the clip with a small screwdriver. When removing it, remember to pinch the connected water hose joint and pull it apart; don't yank it forcefully to avoid pipe damage. To install the new washer nozzle, just reverse the steps—you'll hear a 'click' when the clip locks into place. The whole process takes about ten minutes, but be careful in winter as plastic parts become brittle and prone to breaking. Oh, and if the angle is off, you can adjust the nozzle direction with a needle tip.
