Rear

The rear washer nozzle (3) is a fluidic-type unit constructed of molded plastic. The nozzle is secured by a snap fit in a dedicated mounting hole in the liftgate outer panel above the liftgate glass with the orifice (5) aimed downward. A rubber gasket (2) seals the nozzle to the outside of the liftgate panel. The back of the nozzle includes an integral alignment feature (4), an engagement tab (1), a latch feature (6) and the washer plumbing nipple (7) which are all concealed between the liftgate inner and outer panels when the nozzle is installed.

The rear washer nozzle latch feature is a one time component, and will be damaged if the nozzle is removed from its mounting hole for service. The rear washer nozzle unit cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty or damaged, the entire nozzle unit must be replaced.

The rear washer nozzle is designed to dispense washer fluid into the wiper pattern area on the outside of the liftgate glass. Pressurized washer fluid is fed to the nozzle from the washer reservoir by the washer pump/motor unit through a single hose, which is attached to a barbed nipple on the back of the rear washer nozzle. A fluidic matrix within the washer nozzle causes the pressurized washer fluid to be emitted from the nozzle orifice as an oscillating stream to more effectively cover a larger area of the glass to be cleaned.