Figure 10.27. Electric washer system (Section 25): 1 - Washer fluid reservoir; 2 - Headlight washer nozzles; 3 - Headlight washer pump; 4 - Windshield washer nozzles; 5 - Windshield washer pump; 6 - Pressure regulating valves.
1. All later models are equipped with an electric windshield washer, but some versions also have a headlight washer. Earlier models were equipped with a foot operated washer pump.
Figure 10.29. Foot-operated windshield washer pump (Section 25).
2. Maintain the required level of washer fluid in the reservoir and use a special fluid, or add a little methyl alcohol to the water, especially at low temperatures. Never add antifreeze from the cooling system to the washer fluid.
3. From time to time, check the reliability of the washer system pipes and the condition of the electrical wiring, and adjust the position of the washer nozzles as shown in Figures 10.24 and 10.28.
Figure 10.24. Installing the windshield wiper arms and washer nozzles (Section 23). a = 120.0 mm; b = 130.0 mm; c = Manual control 50.0 mm Electric drive 200.0 mm; d = manual control 50.0 mm electric drive 200.0 mm; f = 540.0 mm.
Figure 10.23. Headlight washer nozzle location diagram (Section 25). a = 24.0 mm.
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