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Windshield Washer - Poor Spray Pattern/Clogged: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-35

ISSUE DATE: August, 2001

CATEGORY: Body - 05

CORPORATION NO.: 01-08-43-005

SUBJECT:
Clogged Windshield Washer Nozzle and/or Poor Windshield Washer Spray (Replace Windshield Washer Pump Seal and Affected Washer Nozzle[s])

MODELS AFFECTED:
1999-2002 Saturn S-Series vehicles built before and including VIN 27112594

CONDITION:
Some customers may comment that one or both windshield washer nozzles are not spraying properly.

CAUSE:
Debris in washer solvent may clog or restrict the flow through the windshield washer nozzles. This debris may be small enough to pass through the washer pump seal (filter), but they are too large to pass through the washer nozzle.

CORRECTION:
Follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace windshield washer pump seal and affected washer nozzle(s).









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CLAIM INFORMATION
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System shown.





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