Wipers/Washers - Back Glass Washer Inoperative
FORENZASection Title: Body, Cab and Accessories
TSB No. TS 12 02088
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
REAR WINDOW WASHER DOES NOT SPRAY
MODEL(S):
FORENZA WAGON, RENO (RQ420)
YEAR:
2005~2008
AFFECTED VIN(S):
~KL5JJ86Z06K263629 (AUG. 16, 2005)
CONDITION:
Rear window washer does not spray even when fluid tank is full.
CAUSE:
The back door washer hose may be detached or split due to the material of the hose being too hard. During cold weather the hose can crack when flexed. Also, if the washer fluid is pure water instead of washer solvent, the water could freeze and rupture the hose or cause the hose to disconnect.
CORRECTION:
There is an updated back door washer hose available which is more flexible and resistant to cold temperatures. Follow attached instructions for installation. The attached instructions are specific to each body style; Forenza Wagon and Reno.
NOTE 1:
Always use windshield washer fluid designed for cold weather 32°F or below. This will prevent any damage of components in the washer system from expansion of untreated water.
NOTE 2:
The leaking fluid from the washer system could get into the electrical connectors and cause various electrical system malfunctions. Once dried these malfunctions will cease.
PART(S) INFORMATION:
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Forenza Wagon Washer Hose Replacement:
1. Remove the back door upper trim to expose the washer hose connection to the washer nozzle.
2. Disconnect the hose from the nozzle.
3. Remove the tape and pull the hose out of the door frame.
4. Pull a section of the door seal away from the body just enough to uncover the edge of the "D" pillar trim panel. Remove the "D" pillar trim panel by pulling it away from the "D" pillar. Remove the tape and disconnect the washer hose.
5. Pull the grommet out of the door and the body to allow easy removal and installation of the washer hose.
6. Install the hose through the grommet and re-insert the hose into the body first and make the connection. (see step 4). This connection will gauge the hose length requirement through the back door.
7. Insert the hose into the door. It may require some movement to get the hose past the hinge mounting bolts inside the door. Connect the hose to the washer nozzle.
8. Re-tape the harness and hose to the tongue on the grommet at the door side and re-install the grommet.
9. Re-install the back door upper trim.
10. Remove the right rear side panel trim to inspect the C403 and C404 connectors for water intrusion. Remove screw for the top of the trim panel near the seat belt.
NOTE:
The leaking fluid from the washer system could get into the these electrical connectors and cause various electrical system malfunctions. Once dried these malfunctions will cease.
11. Remove the screw at the rear of the trim panel at the end of the blind track and the bolt for the tie down.
12. Pull the trim panel away from the interior.
13. Disconnect and dry out any connectors that are wet. Dry out any other visible moisture in the area. Re-install the trim panel. Contact Suzuki Techline if corrosion or other damage to the connectors is observed.
14. Re-install the "D" pillar trim panel and reinstall the weather seal. Make sure the weather seal is seated properly around the entire opening.
Reno Washer Hose Replacement
1. Remove the back door upper trim. Use a trim removal tool starting at the left or right side of the trim panel. Do not pry against the window.
2. Remove the two screws supporting the center brake light.
3. Disconnect the light connector and set the brake light assembly aside.
4. Disconnect the washer nozzle hose.
5. Remove grommet from frame and door as described in Forenza Wagon step 5. Slide the harness and hose assembly out of the door.
6. Unwrap the tape from the removed hose and harness.
7. Remove the left rear "C" pillar trim by removing the three screws
8. Remove the weather seal the front side of the "C" pillar trim panel. Then remove the panel starting at the front of the panel.
9. Disconnect the hose and remove the tape from the hose and harness. Remove the hose from the vehicle.
10. Insert the new hose through the body and grommet. (The nipple end goes to the door). Wrap the hose and brake light harness side by side with electrical tape at approximately the same dimensions shown.
11. Wrap the harness and hose up to the opening where the harness goes into the door. Then slide the hose and harness through the opening from which the harness was removed. The harness may get caught on the hinge bolts inside the door. It may take some insertion angle changes of the harness to over come the hinge bolts.
12. Connect the hose to the washer nozzle.
13. Attach the harness and hose to the grommet tongue with electrical tape.
14. Insert both ends of the grommet into the body and door open.
15. Re-tape the hose to the harness inside the vehicle. It may be necessary to lower a section of the roof lining for access.
16. Re-connect the washer hose at the "C" pillar.
17. Inspect the C403 and C404 and dry out any connectors that are wet. Dry out any other visible moisture in the area. Contact Suzuki Techline if corrosion or other damage to the connectors is observed.
NOTE:
The leaking fluid from the washer system could get into the these electrical connectors and cause various electrical system malfunctions. Once dried out these malfunctions will cease.
18. Re-assemble the "C" pillar cover and weather stripping. Note step 14 in the Forenza Wagon instructions for weather stripping installation tips.
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