Windshield Washer Nozzles - Adjustable

CATEGORY
Electrical

SECTION
3

PAGE
84

ISSUE
05/95-0581

CODE
363

Subject:
Adjustable Windshield Washer Nozzles

Supersedes 04/95-0566

NOTE:
Model 9000 adjustable washer nozzles are being factory-installed in Model 900 3-door and 5-door cars starting with VIN Serial No. S2021626 and higher, and in Model 900 Convertibles with VIN Serial No. S7016784 and higher. The nozzles listed in this bulletin are service parts only for 1994-1995 900 models built before these VIN Serial Nos.
New washer nozzles have been developed that provide adjustability of the washer stream. These can be installed to address a customer complaint of inadequate cleaning for the cars with VIN Serial Nos. listed below.

Cars Affected:
1994-1995 Saab 900 3-door and 5-door cars with VIN Serial No. S2021625 or earlier. Certain 1994-1995 Saab 900 Convertibles with VIN Serial No. S7016783 or earlier.

Parts:

Washer nozzle (qty. of 2 per car) 46 73 208

Non-return valve 43 73 569

Action:

Both washer nozzles should be replaced and the non-return valve cleaned. If the non-return valve cannot be cleaned. replace it.

NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the paint while doing the next step.





1. Using a pair of pliers, remove each washer nozzle by squeezing the locking lugs located on the underside of the hood and lifting the top of the nozzle away from the hood (see item 1, Figure 1).
2. Slide the hose off each nozzle (see item 2, Figure 1).
3. Slide the three hoses off the non-return valve (see items 3 and 4, Figure 1).
4. Use compressed air to clean the non-return valve. If the valve remains clogged, replace it.
5. Reinstall the non-return valve by reconnecting the three hoses to it.
6. Reconnect the hose to each new nozzle.
7. Replace each washer nozzle by fully lowering the nozzle assembly through the hood until the locking lugs lock in place.
8. Top off the washer fluid reservoir. Follow the instructions on the washer fluid container to reduce the risk of freezing.





9. Operate the washer. The pattern should dispense as shown in Figure 2.





10. If the streams do not produce the pattern shown, use a pin or needle to adjust the jet or jets (see Figure 3).
11. Operate the washer and recheck the pattern.
12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 until the washer pattern is correct.

Warranty Information:

To resolve a customer complaint for a vehicle in warranty, submit a claim using the following information: Failure coding: 36356-71-1-01-01.

Labor operation number: 36356, R&R Washer Nozzle. for 0.2 hr.

Labor operation number: 36358, R&R Return Valve, for 0.2 hr.