Headlight washer (Mitsubishi Space Star)

Fig. 17.78. Headlight washer: 1 - pressure valve; 2 - washer hose; 3 - bracket, 4 - sprayer; 5 - tank; 6 - washer pump

Removal

• Remove the multifunction steering column switch with integrated headlight washer switch.
• Drain the washer fluid.
• Remove the front bumper.
• Disconnect the hoses and remove the pressure valve.
• Remove the headlight washer hoses.
• Loosen the nuts and remove the brackets and nozzles.
• Remove the screws and headlight washer reservoir.
• Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the headlight washer pump.
• In the engine compartment, remove the headlight washer relay (Fig. 17.79).

Fig. 17.79. Location of headlight washer relay

Checking the headlight washer switch

• Use an ohmmeter to check the conductivity between the connector contacts in different positions of the headlight washer switch (Fig. 17.80).

Fig. 17.80. Location of headlight washer switch connector contacts

Checking the pressure valve

• Apply pressure to the inlet of the pressure valve and check the valve opening pressure (Fig. 17.81).

Fig. 17.81. Checking the pressure valve