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Windshield Washer Spray Nozzle: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION




1. USA:
INSPECT WASHER NOZZLE

a. While operating the washer, check whether the upper point where the washer fluid hits the windshield and the surge area are within the range indicated by the hatched line.

A: Approx. 150 mm (5.91 in.)
B: Approx. 50 mm (1.97 in.)
C: Approx. 506.4 mm (19.937 in.)
D: Approx. 270 mm (10.63 in.)
E: Approx. 93.3 mm (3.673 in.)
F: Approx. 258 mm (10.16 in.)
G: Approx. 486.9 mm (19.169 in.)
H: Approx. 273.4 mm (10.764 in.)
I: Approx. 431.7 mm (16.996 in.)
J: Approx. 251.7 mm (9.909 in.)
K: 0.9 - 50 mm (0.035 - 1.969 in.)

b. Check if the lower point where the washer fluid hits the windshield is within the range of the wiping pattern (the area of the glass which is wiped by the wiper blades).




2. CANADA:
INSPECT WASHER NOZZLE

a. While operating the washer, check whether the upper point where the washer fluid hits the windshield and the surge area are within the range indicated by the hatched line.

A: Approx. 150 mm (5.91 in.)
B: Approx. 427.1 mm (16.815 in.)
C: Approx. 431.7 mm (17.005 in.)
D: Approx. 350 mm (13.78 in.)
E: Approx. 389.6 mm (15.339 in.)
F: Approx. 517.6 mm (20.378 in.)
G: Approx. 269.7 mm (10.618 in.)
H: Approx. 93.7 mm (3.661 in.)
I: Approx. 255.2 mm (10.047 in.)
J: Approx. 361.4 mm (14.228 in.)
K: Approx. 496 mm (19.53 in.)
L: Approx. 273.4 mm (10.748 in.)
M: Approx. 98.2 mm (3.858 in.)

b. Check if the lower point where the washer fluid hits the windshield is within the range of the wiping pattern (the area of the glass which is wiped by the wiper blades).