Hose-Windshield Washer

The front washer plumbing consists of a small diameter rubber hose (4) that is routed along with the rear washer hose (3) from the washer reservoir (6) under the left front fender (2) ahead of the left front wheel to the engine compartment. Both hoses are attached to their respective front or rear outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor unit (5) near the bottom of the reservoir. The hoses are then secured by retainers to the back of the condenser shroud and the underside of the Power Distribution Center (PDC) bracket (1) above the wheel house splash shield before entering the left side of the engine compartment behind the PDC.




In the engine compartment, both hoses are secured by a retainer near the dash panel to the side support member for the left front fender (5). The two hoses are routed separately from this point. The front hose (4) is routed up toward the hood (3), while the rear hose (6) is routed through a grommet and a hole in the dash panel into the passenger compartment.

The front hose is engaged in a molded retainer integral to the right end of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel and is secured by a retainer near the hood hinge bracket on the fender ledge. Two retainers secure the hose to the underside of the hood panel reinforcement. A molded plastic tee fitting with a short connector hose provides the take out for the left washer nozzle (2), and a plastic in-line fitting with a rubber elbow terminate and connect the front hose at the left washer nozzle (1).

Washer hose is available for service only as roll stock, which must then be cut to length. The molded plastic washer hose fittings cannot be repaired. If these fittings are faulty or damaged, they must be replaced.

Washer fluid in the washer reservoir is pressurized and fed by the windshield washer pump through the front washer system plumbing and fittings to the two front washer nozzles. Whenever routing the washer hose or a wire harness containing a washer hose, it must be routed away from hot, sharp, or moving parts; and, sharp bends that might pinch the hose must be avoided.