Seat Leon >> Spray jets of windscreen wiper: check and, if necessary, adjust function

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Crown wheel adjusting tool - T40187-

  • Needle - 3125/5A-

Maintenance

Checking

  • Using a washable crayon, mark the 6 points on the windscreen according to the dimensions in the table.

NOTICE

The specified distances are calculated to allow for the motion of the vehicle when driving. When the vehicle is stationary the direction of the jets will be slightly different.

Maintenance

Maintenance

  • Compare the water jet of the nozzle with the value calculated, adjust if required.

Adjusting

DANGER
  • If the adjustment tool - T40187- is not used then make sure that both sides are covered and fixed with the covers -3- and -4-.
  • If one of the sides are not protected by the cover, there is a risk of injury from the Needle - 3125/5A- -1- or with an adjustment pin -2-.
  • When opening from the respective side, always make sure that the opposite side is not pointing toward the hand.

  • Unlock the long cover -1- of the adjusting tool - T40187- -arrow A- and push to the back -arrow B-.

  • Insert the adjustment pin -2- in the respective spray nozzle -arrow- of the spray nozzle unit -1-, aim at the marked points made on the windscreen.
  • If the projection surface of the water jet does not meet the requirements, the dirt attached to the spray jet must be removed.

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