KTCouture

Hey kids!
Well, I've had my car for exactly 3 days, and already have an issue! Yay, my first DIY project! *boo*

Can anybody tell me how easy it would be to un-clog one of my washer sprayers, and/or how to go about doing it?

I'm assuming my pump is fine, since it is still spraying (albeit poorly) on the driver's side. Unless the pump is dying slowly? Does that even happen?
(Yes, Tony, the washer fluid reservoir is FULL haha)

Didn't even think to check this when I test drove the car, as where I live, you rarely need to use the wash spray (it either rains buckets, or is beautiful outside, and for the past few days the weather had been gorgeous!)

Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated.

KTCouture

Okay, so having a further look, it appears that the passenger size tube is disconnected, and the fluid just isn't reaching the nozzle - it's puking out instead.

SO! The question now is... how do I remove the wiper arms so that I can remove that black tray thing, and can get my hands under there to re-connect the tubing?

I've checked out other forums, but nothing suggested seems to be working. Gotten as far as undoing the 13mm nut, but can't seem to wiggle or pry the arms off of their spot after that. It looks like someone has already tried to fix this problem, but couldn't get the arms off, and instead broke the plastic trying to fit their hands under there

Help?
Spanks and kisses.

Regina_TTS

So, as you know, you will likely need a puller that you can find at Canadian Tire for $10 to get the wiper arms off. Be careful, as that trim piece you are trying to remove is very easy to crack. *cough* Not that I would know from experience.

Good luck.

KTCouture

Thanks!
I'll run out for that puller today. At least it's not raining here today!
*sigh* that plastic trim is long since effed up, though no fault of mine. Ah well.

KTCouture

Alright kiddies, thanks to Tony's suggestion for a gear puller, we were able to yoink the wiper arms off the car and re-attach the disconnected tube. Both spray nozzles are working fabulously again.
Total cost of the repair: $10 for the puller, and 2 tiny zip ties.

Bring on the rain!