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Adjust Windshield Washers

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#1 ·
Had my OB washed a couple weeks ago and now the passenger side washer is hitting the bottom of the windshield. Looking at the nozzle block, it looks like its as high as it will go, pushing up does nothing. Anyone have a manual that gives the adjustment instructions? Dealer said it was normal, but it wasn't like that for the last few months that I've had the car.

Thanks for any info.
 
#3 ·
I had the same problem - the passenger-side washer was hitting the windshield too low. It came from the dealer that way.

In looking at the washer nozzle, it appears to me that it's kinda' a miniature "ball and socket" type mechanism. The sprayer is adjustable within the "socket". I was able to grab the nozzle with a small needle-nosed pliers and move it upwards. Now, with the car at a standstill, it sprays at the top of the windshield, which is perfect - at highway speeds, it hits right in the center.