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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 04:18 PM
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Default Windshield washer tips

Can the windshield washer tips (05 f-150 XLT SCREW) be removed to clean. One of mine will only spit a little. Can't find anything small enough to go into the nozzle to clear. Do I have to remove the cowling to remove/clean the nozzle. Any help would be great.
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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Pop the lid on the washer tank, then use compressed air either from a compressor or the canned kind to blow the lines BACKWARDS into the tank from the tips. Worked on my 2005 fx4 . Might have to check the screen in the tank to check for debris also
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 10:50 AM
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Not sure that you got my earlier response. The sun is coming out today and I will use your suggestion. I appreciate your reply. ��
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 11:08 AM
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Strip the paper off a wire twist tie. Or use a pin.
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 11:41 AM
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I will try that today, the sun is out and little wind.... Thanks for the help.
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