Nozzle, Washer: Description
The fluidic washer nozzles (7) are constructed of molded plastic and include an integral check valve. Each nozzle has integral locating tabs (6) and an integral latch (1) that secures it in a dedicated mounting hole in the rearward surface of the hood inner reinforcement panel near the base of the windshield. The washer nozzle is concealed below the rear edge of the outer hood panel, but the nozzle orifices (8) are oriented towards the windshield glass.
An integral diaphragm type check valve is contained within the body of each nozzle. A short length of nylon reinforced tubing (2) extends the washer plumbing fitting (3) for the washer nozzle through the inner hood panel reinforcement below the hood panel where it is accessible from the engine compartment.
Each washer nozzle body also includes an integral internal Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) thermistor type heating element. A short pigtail wire (5) and connector (4) connect the heating element of each nozzle to the vehicle electrical system through dedicated take outs and connectors of the washer plumbing and wiring harness on the underside of the inner hood reinforcement.
The washer nozzles cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced.