How to remove a windshield washer nozzle

Briefly about the operation of washers

Every car enthusiast who has been using one car for a long time has encountered an unpleasant problem - sooner or later the nozzle stops supplying washer fluid or splashes past the glass. There are several reasons for the problem - from a simple lack of water in the tank to severe clogging of the supply tubes. To separate injector malfunctions from other problems, it is advisable to understand the structure of the washer system, which includes the following elements:

plastic tank with a supply of clean water;
electric pump;
connecting tubes;
2 nozzles installed in front of the windshield or directly on the wipers.

There are 2 types of sprayers - with one and two holes in each.

When the driver presses the corresponding lever, the electric pump turns on and pumps water through thin tubes to the nozzles. The latter spray liquid onto the surface of the glass. If necessary, the direction of the jet can be adjusted by turning the plastic tips, inside of which the jets are located.

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Accurate fault diagnosis

The first thing that comes to the mind of a car enthusiast who is faced with a washer failure on the road is cleaning the injectors with improvised means. The measure is justified when the nozzle is clogged with the naked eye - removing debris with a needle or pin will take literally a few minutes. But often the failure of nozzles is associated with other reasons:

Malfunction of the electric pump, which does not pump up water when the button is pressed.
Clogged supply pipes.
A banal lack of liquid in the washer reservoir.
Injector failure.

Before you start cleaning the jets, open the hood and make sure there is cleaning fluid. There are different situations: for example, the plastic tank is cracked, water leaks out, and the stain under the car is invisible due to rainy weather. A leak also occurs on the mounting flange of the electric pump.

If you do not hear the characteristic buzzing sound of the pump when you press the lever, immediately try replacing the fuse. Replacing the fuse link did not help - remove and repair the pumping device. Elements with a non-separable design have to be replaced with new ones.

It is not difficult to identify a tube clogged with dirt . Once you reach the bottom of the sprayer, remove the supply pipe, turn on the ignition and press the windshield washer button. If the electric pump hums and the water barely drips from the tube, it should be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.

Adjustment

Another important element of maintaining your car's windshield washer system is adjusting the nozzles. It is required if the jet coming out of the nozzle is directed in the wrong direction.

The process itself is simple and will take just a few minutes. And how to adjust? There is no need to remove or dismantle anything. Just do the following:

take a regular needle or pin;
insert it with a sharp edge into the nozzle (there are 2-3 nozzles in total);
depending on where the jet is directed, start turning the needle in the required direction;
if the jet goes above the glass, we turn it down, and if it sprays very low, we move up;
left and right are adjusted in the same way.

Such manipulations are possible due to the fact that the sprayers themselves have the shape of a ball rotating inside a plastic housing. Therefore, a simple needle can act as an excellent adjustment tool.

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As you can see, cleaning and adjusting the windshield sprayers on your car is very simple. You just need to monitor their condition and carry out preventive measures on time. But if the injectors completely stop working, then you will have to spend from 60 to 600 rubles, depending on the car, and replace the old devices with new ones.

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It’s unlikely that anyone would argue that the windshield is an important part of a car. After all, it provides good visibility, if, of course, it is in perfect condition

All drivers use a windshield washer to remove any dirt in bad weather, this increases the level of safety.

Of course, sooner or later the injectors fail and they must be adjusted in any case, since this is for your safety. It may seem that you can do without them, in most cases this is true, but in bad weather you will regret your decision.

Cleaning jets on a car

To clean the windshield washer without removing the part from the car, try using a thin needle or pin. Carefully insert the end of the needle into the hole and push it all the way, then pull it out and check the operation of the sprayer. If the dirt plug was close to the outlet, a stream of water will throw it out.

Cleaning methods

Now about how to clean the windshield washer nozzles. There are many methods that were invented by folk craftsmen. They are effective and easy to implement.

I'll tell you several methods. And you decide for yourself which path to take.

Application of a compressor. It is considered the most useful and fastest cleaning method. But you will definitely need the compressor itself. It’s not worth buying it just to clean the device. The compressor hose is connected to the nozzle nozzle and the air supply is turned on. Literally 30 seconds is enough to blow out all the dirt.
An ordinary medical syringe. It is inferior in efficiency to a compressor, but consumables and tools cost pennies. Water with a small amount of citric acid is poured into the syringe. All hoses from the nozzle are disconnected. It is better to read in advance in the operating manual of your car how to remove the sprayer on it. A special feature of the method is that the syringe is inserted where the water comes out and does not enter. That is, on the back side of the nozzle. This will make washing more effective.
A simple pin. Some people believe that you should not use pins and needles, since they can damage the glass washer spray. Well I do not know. I have used this technique many times and have had no problems. The main thing here is to be careful. Please note that pins only remove minor dirt. This is a kind of road method when you don’t have a compressor or at least a syringe with citric acid at hand. A pin or needle is inserted into the nozzle and the dirt is carefully picked out. Only those contaminants that have accumulated near the nozzle are cleaned. There's no point in going deeper.
Detergent and cleaning agent. The method is effective, but will require quite a lot of time when compared with other methods. Remove the nozzle and place it in a container with water and cleaning agent. Sometimes it is enough to hold the sprayer there for a few minutes. But after that you still have to wash it. With a syringe or a compressor, decide for yourself.

As you can see, there are no particular problems with cleaning windshield washer nozzles. The procedure is simple, regardless of the method you choose.

Keep in mind that cleaning is not a panacea. In some cases, the injectors may wear out and permanently fail. Then the only way out will be to completely replace them. Well, at least they cost a little.

Washing with removal

In particularly advanced cases, nebulizers do not want to be cleaned using traditional methods - using needles, wires and syringes. There is only one option left - to remove the injectors from the car, wash them thoroughly, and if that fails, buy and install new parts.

On many modern cars, the sprayers are held in the holes by plastic clips. Dismantling is carried out in this order:

Find a narrow flathead screwdriver in the garage.
To remove the washer nozzle, use a screwdriver to pry the product at the bottom pad and pull it up.
Pull the element out along with the pipe.
Disconnect the handset. As a rule, it is pulled over the fitting without being secured with a clamp.

Reference. In some cars, the nozzles may be attached differently - you have to unlock the latches from below.

Immerse the removed element in a soap solution for a day or try treating it with a chemical detergent. Finally, blow out the nozzle with a pump or compressor and replace the nozzle in reverse order. Check where the jet hits and adjust the element if necessary. If the above manipulations do not lead to the desired result, simply replace the atomizer - the spare part is inexpensive.

The urgent need to figure out how to remove the windshield washer nozzle can arise for various reasons. The most primitive and most common is cleaning it as a result of clogging. No matter how high-quality the liquid for washing the windshield is poured into the reservoir (and some drivers, for example, in the summer do not even pay due attention to it and pour plain tap water into it), its active components in any case settle on the thin insides injectors. Slags are formed, which at first are not even noticeable to the naked eye.

Removing the nozzle

On any machine, before dismantling the injectors, you should first disconnect the hoses through which fluid is supplied to them. To prevent the tube from getting lost in the engine compartment, you either cling it to something with an ordinary clothespin, or insert a screwdriver into it - this way the end will not slip away anywhere and will not fall inside the engine compartment. Just use a cross so as not to tear the plastic edge of the hose with the sharp end. The part is removed with the hood open.

If the injectors have plastic protection plugs, they must be removed. Here you need to be careful: for example, on Toyota they are held on by rather fragile rivets that are easy to break. The Skoda Octavia has a design feature: to remove the injectors you will have to remove the wipers;
On the body of each nozzle there are clamps similar to spring petals (2 pieces on each). They are pressed out with a flat screwdriver and the nozzle is pulled out. The process looks somewhat different on the Chevrolet Lacetti
: there the clamps are not pressed out, but are grabbed with pliers and pulled towards themselves;
If the injectors have been removed for cleaning, they are blown out with compressed air, or cleaned with a thin wire and rinsed in clean water - an accidental grain of sand is usually removed without difficulty. But if the problem is salt deposits, the nozzle will most likely have to be replaced.

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If you want a fan

A new type of washer nozzles is rapidly gaining popularity. And this is understandable: compared to conventional jet nozzles, fan nozzles provide several advantages:

The liquid is sprayed on the windshield more evenly, so that the brushes even make the first movement on the wet glass, reducing the appearance of scratches;
The same uniformity ensures more complete removal of solid particles;
Washer fluid is consumed more economically;
Manufacturers have developed personal fan injectors for almost all modern models. However, if it is not possible to order them or they personally do not produce them for yours, you can choose a suitable one from another brand;
The fan injector from Volvo under catalog number 30655605 is considered universal. It fits almost all models produced by Daewoo and Opel, and can be installed on Mitsubishi Colt and Subaru Forester;
Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 are equipped with injectors also from Volvo, but no. 30655606;
Injectors from VW-Skoda are perfect for Lanos, catalog number 3b0955985
;
For almost the entire Mitsubishi model range, injectors from the “American” Galant (2008 model year) are suitable. They cannot be installed on Grandis, Pajero Sport, Pajero 4, Outlander XL - the tilt angle cannot be adjusted in any way;
injectors are perfect for Lexus GX 470, Pajero and Toyota LandCruiser Prado 120 crossovers .

When planning to install fan nozzles, remember that they are especially vulnerable in cold weather - they freeze much faster than jet nozzles, so it is better to order them heated. If the hood on your car has a sharp angle, when installing the nozzles you need to adjust the spray direction by placing a seal under their rear part. Another option is to heat the washer reservoir.

In principle, we did not find anything difficult in how to remove the windshield washer nozzle. It is somewhat inconvenient to get to it, for example, on the SsangYong Korando: there is only one nozzle, located in the center and pushed under the edge of the hood, so you have to dismantle it, showing miracles of dexterity and performing almost acrobatic sketches. But the inconveniences are purely physical and completely surmountable.

How do they work

In fact, there is nothing complicated in this system. This is a simple mechanism that lets water or other liquid flow through glass. There are jet and fan nozzles. Jet ones simply release a stream, while fan ones distribute the liquid over the entire surface of the glass. By the way, fan wipers also allow the wipers to last longer, since they will constantly slide over a wet surface.

Replacing windshield washer nozzles

Good visibility while driving is the main condition for safety. In bad weather, when the glass is flooded with rain and mud, or in the summer, when knocked down insects form all over the place, visibility is ensured by the windshield cleaning system. In this case, the washer and in particular the nozzles play an important role. The quality of glass cleaning depends on how efficiently they work. Like any other part, injectors fail over time and must either be cleaned or replaced with new ones. The question immediately arises: which injectors to buy, those that were previously installed or new, more efficient ones?

Which washer nozzles to choose?

Previously, jet-type injectors were installed on cars. They sprayed liquid onto the glass in a stream directed at one point. Modern car models use fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles. Their main design difference from inkjet devices is the number of nozzles. Plus, the diameter of the holes is smaller compared to jet nozzles. Due to this, the liquid sprays out like a fan under high pressure. This immediately covers a significant area of the windshield.

Today, fan-type injectors from the Volvo and Toyota brands are considered the most popular and reliable. If you have an older model car with jet jets, it is recommended that you replace the windshield washer nozzles with fan-type devices. To do this you will have to make some minor modifications. However, this will be completely justified.

Replacing windshield washer nozzles yourself

To replace washer nozzles, you first need to remove the old jets. First, open the hood and disconnect the fluid supply hoses to the injectors. Then gently press the nozzle from the inside of the hood; it should come out easily. If this does not happen, pry the nozzle with a thin screwdriver from the outside and remove it.

Install new injectors in the reverse order. Before doing this, carefully look at the standard hole for the nozzle and the design of the nozzle itself. Height adjustment may be required. In such cases, it is recommended to place a sealant underneath the nozzle.

Cleaning washer nozzles

If the washer nozzles do not work well, which is noticeable by the quality of the jet, they may be clogged. In this case, you need to clean them. To do this you will need a compressor, a pin (needle or thin string), a large syringe, water and soap.

Purchasing a new heated front window

The option is good if your car is equipped with a heated front window. You can simply purchase such glass and install it instead of the old one. This item will be original and of high quality.

If such equipment is not available, you can purchase Chinese non-original heated glass. This option is already a lottery, because it is not a fact that this frontal approach will work well.

Do not forget that this glass will have to be installed either independently or at a service center. It’s best to do it yourself, because purchasing new heated glass is an expensive purchase (the cost of such glass starts from 10,000 rubles).

Advantages: when buying the original, the highest quality option.

Disadvantages: high cost, risk of low-quality products when buying non-original ones.

Replacing windshield washer nozzles and features of their selection

The driver's visibility while driving is extremely important. When driving, there are often times when the windshield becomes dirty. Usually insects appear on it, and when it rains, dirt forms on the element. In all of the above and other situations, the driver is helped out by washers.

Poor visibility can cause a serious accident. Therefore, everyone should be aware of the importance of this moment.

The main part of this cleaning system is the nozzles. With their help, water gets onto the glass, thereby cleaning it from various types of contaminants. There are times when they do not fulfill their obligations properly. In this case, replacement is not always advisable; the tube may become dirty and just need to be cleaned of dirt. It is unsafe to drive a vehicle with a malfunctioning washer system.

Types of nozzles

Every car produced recently is equipped with fan-type jets. On cars of previous years, jet-type injectors were installed.

Jet washer nozzles. Such nozzles have the form of a sex cylinder. This design has a fitting at the bottom. Thanks to it, the nozzle is connected to the hose. There is a sprayer built into the top. The water supply force is adjusted using the existing screw.

Fan-shaped washer nozzles. When they work, a large area of glass is covered. Brushes instantly clean glass from various contaminants. The main feature of their design is the multitude of spray nozzles. Usually there are at least three spray nozzles in this type. In this case, the channel through which the liquid passes is of smaller diameter. Because of this, the liquid sprays out with greater pressure.

Features of fan nozzles

The right look is a modern solution for supplying water to the surface. Their main feature is that they cover almost the entire surface with washer fluid. Jet nozzles wash only certain areas with water.

The advantages of fan nozzles include the following:

any contamination is removed faster due to complete coverage of the glass with water;
wipers work on a wet surface immediately after operation;
Thanks to the operating principle of this type, fluid is saved. Less consumption of anti-freeze in winter can significantly reduce your costs;
Due to the instant supply of water, the likelihood of causing micro-scratches when moving the wipers is reduced.

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How to choose universal fan windshield washer nozzles

The best option would be to purchase injectors that are designed specifically for your car brand. Nowadays, many manufacturers produce original injectors for a specific car. Universal nozzles are also available for sale. They can be installed on any car. But sometimes additional work may be required.

Good quality universal injectors are produced by Volvo and Sang Yong. In general, both products are identical, the only difference is in price. The cost of a Korean element is significantly lower than that of a Swedish one. Volvo injectors are considered to be more prestigious. They are installed on most Japanese cars. Also, as an option, you can consider injectors manufactured by Toyota. They are also unique and fit most vehicles. When replacing your original injectors with unique ones, in addition to the injectors themselves, you need to buy a tee with a hose and a check valve. To quickly fire the injectors after pressing the lever, you can install a check valve. Sometimes it happens that the manufacturer takes care of this right away.

Why buy a check valve?

The check valve is not a mandatory element of the washer system. When there is no pressure, the water from the nozzles will flow back into the barrel. After pressing again, the hoses will be filled with water and only after this delay the washer will work. The wipers work faster. They will work on a dry surface for a couple of seconds. If there is a check valve, water will not go into the barrel when there is no pressure. It will be located in the washer system. Thus, after turning on the washer, water will instantly splash across the glass. But its use also has its disadvantages. In severe frosts, water will freeze in the pipes. Installing heating of the tank and injectors will help solve this problem.

Replacing washer nozzles

First, you need to purchase new hoses that will supply fluid. A good option would be a tube that connects to the aquarium. Replacement does not require extensive experience or special education. The process is quite simple and is exactly the same in most current cars. To replace injectors, you must perform the following steps:

remove the upholstery, if any, then you need to very carefully remove the plastic clips. To do this you will need special tools;
removing buffer foam pads mounted on adhesive tape (to assemble them, you need to purchase previously unused adhesive tape) and detaching the lining on plastic parts;
remove the tubes through which the water is directed;
removing previously installed injectors;
connection of the pipe to new injectors and installation without final fixation;
the check valve is connected to the injector nozzles and pipelines;
Finally, we check the operation of the system, adjust the direction of fluid supply and carry out final fixation.

Tips for choosing

When a driver decides to buy something for a car, the following problem arises. What is the best way to choose and not make a mistake with the decision. This applies to both fan nozzles and foam generators for cars. But if you read our material, you won’t make mistakes.

There are two main approaches to selection:

buy original ones;
take universal ones.

But not all cars have the opportunity to complete or purchase original injectors. Therefore, we have to look for an alternative solution. There are no fans that fit literally every car. Be sure to take this into account, otherwise no adjustment will help you.

There are several most popular options:

Set of injectors for Volvo S80. Suitable for many Japanese and Korean cars. One piece will cost 350 rubles;
Korean sprayers from SsangYong. This is a high-quality clone of the previous version. Used on many machines, plus it costs only 160 rubles for 1 unit;
Devices from Camry. Quite versatile, effective and high quality. The current price is approximately 300 rubles per piece;
Devices from Skoda and Volkswagen. Suitable for German and Czech cars, plus well adapted to Lanos and Aveo. But the price is also high, about 300 rubles.

Look for options that are suitable specifically for your car. I absolutely do not recommend using cheap devices. This is exactly the same as choosing the wrong fog lights. They will stand on the car, but will not be able to effectively perform their functions.

Selecting, cleaning and changing windshield washer nozzles

The safety of the driver and passengers directly depends on the cleanliness of the windshield. When driving out on the road, the driver must be convinced that all elements of the glass cleaning system are in working order. One of these elements is the fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles, which are the subject of this article.

The windshield washer system in a car is part of the windshield wiper. With its help, liquid is sprayed onto the windshield, which allows you to better clean it from dirt while driving.

Glass washer device

The design of a modern windshield washer includes the following components:

tank—container for washer fluid (coolant);
coolant level sensor in the tank, if provided;
connecting tubes;
an electric pump that supplies coolant under pressure to the injectors;
windshield washer nozzles mounted on the hood, as well as a rear window washer nozzle;
switch.

To activate the windshield washer system, the driver must press the steering column switch. After this, the pump will turn on and coolant will be sprayed under pressure onto the windshield. At the same time, the wipers start working (video author - Anton AUTO).

We clean the injectors with our own hands

If fluid stops flowing onto the windshield, you should first find out the reason. It is possible that the jets or the pipe through which the coolant flows are clogged. In this case, it is necessary to clean the parts.

Windshield washer nozzle

There are several ways to clean washer nozzles:

Blow out the nozzles using a can of compressed air.
You can use thin, hard-to-bend wire, such as a guitar string. It should be inserted several times into the nozzle nozzle.
Disconnect the tube from the nozzle and rinse it in the opposite direction using a stream from the syringe. Rinse until all contaminants come out the back.
If the above methods do not help, the jets need to be removed from the car, soaked overnight, rinsed well and reinstalled.

If cleaning does not help, then replacement is needed.

Pros and cons of fan-type nozzles

Most cars have jet jets, but recently they have been replaced with fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles. They have a number of advantages over inkjet ones.

Left - jet type, right - fan type

Fan structures have the following advantages:

high-quality removal of contaminants by spraying liquid over a large area;
the brushes immediately move over the wet surface;
reduced coolant consumption;
less injection time;
reduction of micro-scratches.

after splashing, the driver has difficulty seeing the road due to the splashed drops until the wipers start working;
These products are more likely to freeze than jet products, and in severe frost conditions, for their high-quality operation, the washer nozzles must be heated. For this purpose, a special heating system is installed.

Criteria for selecting fan nozzles

The best option when choosing jets is to purchase branded products. Manufacturers make them for specific makes and models of cars. If you couldn’t find jets for a specific model, you can purchase universal ones. True, a little modification, tuning and adjustment of the washer nozzles may be necessary.

Universal products for windshield washer

An example of universal jets are Volvo products that are suitable for many cars. The Korean company SsangYong offers a large selection. The design of the products from both companies is the same, but the Korean ones are half the price. The Swedish company is considered more prestigious. Another option is products from the Toyota concern; they can be installed on different cars.

Replacement instructions

Replacing windshield washer nozzles is not complicated and consists of the following steps:

First you need to open the hood and remove its trim.
Next, you should disconnect the tubes through which the liquid is supplied.
Then you need to dismantle the old products. To do this, you need to know how to remove the injector. It can be secured either with nuts or latches.
At the next stage, you need to connect the pipe and pre-install the products without final fixation.
Then you need to connect the check valves to the coolant hoses and nozzle pipes. The entire structure should be securely fastened.
Now you need to check the operation of the windshield wiper and adjust the nozzles.
After checking, you need to finally secure everything.

Fan type jets

During installation, it may be necessary to adjust the fan washer nozzles, adjust them, adjust the size, height and position, adjust the holes, etc. It is necessary to ensure that the liquid is sprayed evenly over the entire surface of the glass and does not fall beyond its boundaries.

Thus, if you want to improve your car with the best glass cleaning system, you can install fan nozzles.

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We connect everything according to the diagram.

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When everything is connected, we figure out how to attach the relay and show our imagination.

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