Windscreen Washer Jets

[Jim13]

Hi. The drivers side screen washer jet is partially blocked ( very poor spray compared to passenger side )

Went to remove for cleaning but not wanting to use brute force can't get it out of the bonnet

Suggestions would be most appreciated.

[Jim13]

Forgot to mention that this is a 2009 saloon.

[Sooty]

Do NOT try to remove it. It will break.

Instead use a fine sewing needle to poke down the spray holes in the nozzles.

[drhooked]

Hi had same problem with mine ( 2010 tourer) got my son to opp screen wash while i held finger over pasenger side jet after a couple of goes it cleared worth a try worked for me

[Jim13]

Thanks for your replies folks. Have tried the block one and hopefully the other will clear. No joy. Same with poking with a needle.

Next step is to remove bonnet insulation and see what lies in the tubing. Maybe a filter of some sorts.

Anyone got some clues.

[Jim13]

Removed the bonnet sound proofing and found a fancy non return valve. Trying to clean this out was not successful. Replaced this with a T piece and an in-line non return valve. All OK now. You don't want to know what Toyota were asking for a replacement part.

Thanks again for the feed back.