Windshield Washer Replacement Question
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Windshield Washer Replacement Question
I have a 2004 W211. It has the stock "two stream" windshield washer nozzles on the hood. I don't like the way they work. I've noticed that newer MB's have a broad spray nozzle. Does anyone know if any of the 2005-2009 W211's have this kind of washer nozzle? If so, is it interchangeable?
Thanks,
Kirk
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Kirk
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E320 & X166
I have a 2004 W211. It has the stock "two stream" windshield washer nozzles on the hood. I don't like the way they work. I've noticed that newer MB's have a broad spray nozzle. Does anyone know if any of the 2005-2009 W211's have this kind of washer nozzle? If so, is it interchangeable?
Thanks,
Kirk
Thanks,
Kirk
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From: Atlanta
2002 G500, 2007 CLS 550, 2018 GLC 300
The nozzle openings get clogged up with residue (calcified minerals, etc.) over the years. You can use a fine point needle to clean the nozzles. When I cleaned out the nozzles on my 03 E500, the spray pattern was much more broad with excellent coverage. You can also adjust each nozzle up, down, left and right to fine tune the pattern and avoid overshoot (while you have the needle inserted into the nozzle, you can "steer" the nozzle position). I have done this many times over the years with all of my vehicles.
Last edited by foreyes; Mar 29, 2012 at 11:49 AM.
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The nozzle openings get clogged up with residue (calcified minerals, etc.) over the years. You can use a fine point needle to clean the nozzles. When I cleaned out the nozzles on my 03 E500, the spray pattern was much more broad with excellent coverage. You can also adjust each nozzle up, down, left and right to fine tune the pattern and avoid overshoot (while you have the needle inserted into the nozzle, you can "steer" the nozzle position). I have done this many times over the years with all of my vehicles.
