Tailgate Washer System - Bleeding
SECTION3
GROUP
36
NO.
816
DATE
Oct. -96
Bleeding tailgate washer system
855
REFERENCE: TP 3501201, SECTION 3(35-38) LIGHTING, INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS; 850
Bleeding tailgate washer system 855
Background:
There is a pressure valve just inside the rear windshield washer jet. If the windshield washer fluid runs out and there is air in the washer hose, the washer pump cannot open the pressure valve. This can result in no windshield washer fluid getting to the rear windshield even when it has been topped up.
A bleed valve can be installed as a service solution.
The replacement parts are required for this:
Method
Remove expansion tank and place it on the engine. Remove the washer hose from the holder on the cable duct.
Cut the washer hose with a knife opposite the holder.
Place the hose from the rear windshield between the cable duct and wheel arch.
The valve is marked P, S and D.
Install the valve and hoses as illustrated.
Connect P to hose (70 mm = 2 3/4 in) and the hose from the washer pump.
Connect D to hose (70 mm = 2 3/4 in) and the hose to the rear windshield.
Connect S to the bleed hose (110 mm = 41/3 in).
Note!
Check that the "S" on the valve is pointing up. If not; adjust by moving the hose in the clip.
Install:
- clip on expansion tank
bleed hose in clip
- expansion tank in bracket
WARRANTY STATEMENT: Claims may be submitted under the New Car Limited Warranty when a manufacturing defect is present using claim type: 01
Operation No. Labor description Time allowance
36916-2 Installing tailgate washer 0.2 hr
bleed valve