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Front Washer Nozzle: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the front wiper arm assembly.
    CAUTION: Follow the steps below when standing up the wiper arm. Not following the steps may cause contacting of wiper arms and damages of wiper arms.
    1. Stand up the driver's side wiper arm.
    2. Stand up the passenger's side wiper arm.

    Fold the wiper arms in the reverse order.
    1. Remove the cap.
    2. Remove the nuts, and remove the front wiper arm assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Wiper Arm Assembly Nuts
    G06653539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the cowl panel side.
    1. Detach the pins of the cowl panel side.
    2. Remove the cowl panel side from inside the fender panel by pulling it.
      CAUTION: Applying excessive pulling force may damage the cowl panel side. If it is difficult to remove, use a plastic remover or equivalent tool.
      Fig 2: Removing Cowl Panel Side From Inside Fender Panel
      G06653542Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the cowl panel.
    1. Release the clip (A).
    2. Push the claw of the clip (B) from both sides to remove it.
      CAUTION: When removing the clip (B), push the claw of the clip from both sides.
      The clip may be damaged if forcibly pulled.
      Fig 3: Removing Cowl Panel Clip
      G06653543Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the washer hose.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Washer Hose
    G06653544Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the front washer nozzle.
    1. Push the claw using a flat tip screwdriver, etc.
    2. When the washer nozzle lifts up, pull out the nozzle using a clip remover, etc.
    3. Disconnect the washer hose and remove the washer nozzle.
Fig 5: Pushing Claw Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
G06653554Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.