Wipers/Washers - Wipers Streak/Smear the Windshield
03-019March 18, 2003
Applies To:
2003 Accord 2-Door - From VIN 1HGCM....3A000001 thru 1HGCM....3A000452
2003 Accord 4-Door - From VIN 1HGCM....3A000001 thru 1HGCM....3A007564
Wipers Streak or Smear the Windshield
SYMPTOM
The windshield wipers streak or smear the windshield.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Deteriorated washer tubing material mixes with the washer fluid.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Flush the windshield washer reservoir, replace the washer tubing, and replace the wiper blades.
PARTS INFORMATION
Windshield Washer Tubing:
P/N 95003-07008-99M H/C 6763478
(Each roll of tubing repairs about three vehicles.)
Left Wiper Blade: P/N 76622-SDA-A01
H/C 7146491
Right Wiper Blade: P/N 76632-SDA-A01
H/C 7146517
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 740104
Flat Rate Time: 0.9 hour
Failed Part: P/N 95003-07008-70M
H/C 4750733
Defect Code: 011
Contention Code: B02
Template ID: 03-019A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the right front wheel.
2. Remove the right front inner fender (see page 20-176 of the 2003 Accord Service Manual).
3. Carefully cut the washer tubing off the washer pump with a razor knife, then drain and discard the fluid from the reservoir.
4. Fill the reservoir with clean water, then drain it.
5. Remove the windshield wiper arms, and set them aside.
6. Remove the four clips from the front of the cowl covers. Carefully detach the cowl covers from the body, and turn them upside down to expose the washer tubing.
7. Cut four pieces of tubing from the washer tubing roll. Use the measurements from the washer tubing chart shown.
8. Using a razor knife, carefully cut the old tubing at the washer nozzles, the "I" joint, and the "Y" joint.
9. Replace each section of tubing with the tubing you cut in step 7. Make sure to route the new tubing correctly, using all existing clips, joints, and fittings.
NOTE:
^ To help during assembly, dip the tubing in clean washer fluid before passing it through clips and pressing the ends onto fittings, joints, and nozzles.
^ To prevent damage to the tubing, wrap some electrical tape around it where it passes through the fender at the "Y" joint.
10. Replace any cowl cover clips that may have broken while removing the cowl covers, then install the covers.
NOTE:
Be careful not to pinch the washer tubing.
11. Install the inner fender and the wheel. Torque the lug nuts to 108 N.m (80 lb-ft).
12. Fill the washer reservoir with commercially available washer fluid.
13. Clean the windshield with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub.
14. Install the wiper arms, and replace the wiper blades.
15. Operate the windshield washers and wipers to make sure they work correctly.
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