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Washer System & Wiper System: Adjustments Subaru Forester SF

Wiper/washer Systems 4 illustrations ~203 words

FRONT WASHER ADJUSTMENT

Adjust washer nozzles so fluid sprays at proper place on windshield, according to washer spray dimensions table and illustration. See FRONT WASHER SPRAY DIMENSIONS table. (Scheme 5)

Dimension(1) Inches (mm)
A17.7 (450)
B5.9 (150)
C15.8 (400)
(1) All measurements are made from center line of windshield.
(1)All measurements are made from center line of windshield.

FRONT WASHER SPRAY DIMENSIONS

Dimension(1) Inches (mm)
A13.8 (351)
B6 (152)
C14.8 (376)
(1) All measurements are made from center line of windshield.
(1)All measurements are made from center line of windshield.

FRONT WASHER SPRAY DIMENSIONS

Dimension(1) Inches (mm)
A15 (381)
B6 (152)
C14.8 (376)
(1) All measurements are made from center line of windshield.
(1)All measurements are made from center line of windshield.

FRONT WASHER SPRAY DIMENSIONS

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

REAR WASHER ADJUSTMENT

Adjust washer nozzles so fluid sprays at proper place on rear window, according to washer spray dimensions table and illustration. See REAR WASHER SPRAY DIMENSIONS table. (Scheme 6)

DimensionInches (mm)
Forester(1) 2.4 (60)
Impreza & Legacy
A(2) 7.9-11.8 (201-300)
B(2) 1 (25)
(1) Measurements made from top center of glass. (2) Measurements are made from center line of windshield.
(1)Measurements made from top center of glass.
(2)Measurements are made from center line of windshield.

REAR WASHER SPRAY DIMENSIONS

Scheme 6

Scheme 6

FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT

Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Ensure wipers are off and movement has stopped. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. With wiper switch in OFF position, adjust wiper arm during installation to set blade(s) in correct position. See FRONT WIPER ARM DIMENSION table. (Scheme 7)

DimensionInches (mm)
Forester(1)
Impreza.6-1.2 (15-30)
Legacy1.0-1.2 (25-30)
(1) Position blade ends on upper end of ceramic print on bottom of windshield.
(1)Position blade ends on upper end of ceramic print on bottom of windshield.

FRONT WIPER ARM DIMENSION

Scheme 7

Scheme 7

REAR WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT

Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Ensure wipers are off and movement has stopped. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. With wiper switch in OFF position, adjust wiper arm during installation to set blade in correct position. (Scheme 8)

On Forester, wiper parks to the right. On Impreza and Legacy, wiper parks to the left.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: REAR WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT