Anyone know how to replace the hose for the windshield washer. I still get fluid to the rear windshield washer but the hose to the front has been chewed apart by a rodent. I can see where the hose is up top but can’t find the route the hose takes to connect. I thought it was under the passenger side wheel well but it was not. The only option left is to crawl under the car and poke around… the dealer wanted $350 to repair this and I refuse to pay that much to u plug a hose and plug it back in! Any help is appreciated!
Itsme1980
Same thing happened to my daughter's 2013 RAV4. She at a trusted mechanic replace the hose, not the dealer, so she did not pay that much.
I believe there are diagrams on line that show the routing. Try and find those. Yes, it goes under some panels, but as I recall, it is not that hard to replace.
Next task is to keep the critters from chewing it again. I suggest you use peppermint oil. Lots of options there. Here is one: https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Mint-...&pd_rd_wg=maqcw&pd_rd_r=327e7b56-4254-44e9-8960-b118159eed7a&pd_rd_i=B07XK1T3LB
I believe there are diagrams on line that show the routing. Try and find those. Yes, it goes under some panels, but as I recall, it is not that hard to replace.
Next task is to keep the critters from chewing it again. I suggest you use peppermint oil. Lots of options there. Here is one: https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Mint-...&pd_rd_wg=maqcw&pd_rd_r=327e7b56-4254-44e9-8960-b118159eed7a&pd_rd_i=B07XK1T3LB
Here's an image with the fender removed so you can see how its routed. You have to remove the wheel and fender liner to access it. Or, if you can access the hose at the reservoir end, just buy some new hose and route a new line where ever you want.
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