Wipers/Washers - Low Washer Fluid Flow
No: 84/01/04/NASRef:
Issue: 1
Date: 27 February 2004
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Flow
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Freelander (LN)
All
SITUATION:
LOW OR REDUCED WINDSHIELD WASHER FLOW
Deterioration of the washer fluid tube junction elbow below the washer jets can result in leaking and loss of pressure. The customer may experience reduced flow of the windshield washer fluid onto the windshield. Aim and speed may also be factors affecting fluid delivery.
RESOLUTION:
REMOVE TUBING "ELBOW" COMPONENT FROM FLUID DELIVERY
To resolve a complaint of reduced washer fluid flow, remove the elbow directly below the washer jets and install the fluid delivery hose directly to the jet. Verify correct aim of the jet nozzles.
PARTS INFORMATION:
No parts required
AS400 WARRANTY CLAIMS (CANADA ONLY)
84.10.89/29 Time 0.10 hrs.
Remove windshield washer jet elbow
FAULT CODE: E
DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply. Material allowance is included in labor operation.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REMOVE WASHER SYSTEM ELBOWS
1. Open the hood and install fender protection covers.
2. Disconnect the washer jet hose (1 in Figure 1) from the washer jet elbow. (2 in Figure 1)
3. Remove the cracked or damaged washer jet elbow from the washer jet. (3 in Figure 1)
NOTE:
It may be necessary to re-position the washer hose along the hood to ensure it is not under any tension when connecting the hose directly to the washer jet.
4. Connect the washer jet hose directly to the washer jet. (Figure 2)
5. Remove fender covers and close the hood.
6. Verify correct operation and aim of washer jets.