Replacing windshield wiper fluid hoses - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

AppleSauce · 09-01-2015, 07:40 PM

Does anybody know the procedure for replacing the windshield wiper hoses? I had a rodent chew through mine and I bought the hoses but didnt want to pay 150$ for shop time when it seemed rather simple.
After looking at it im wondering if i need to take the wipers off and remove that whole plastic guard they sit above. Any thoughts? If there is a diy guide already that i missed please link it.

Thanks

jawn · 09-01-2015, 08:32 PM

The hoses should be able to be separated from all of the hard parts.

Which section of hose was chewed through?

jawn · 09-01-2015, 09:02 PM

If it's the actual nozzle side, then you're going to at least need to lift the cowl, which is held on by a bunch of clips.

You'll have to separate the wiper arms from the wiper motor. If not, you may not be able to lift the cowl to give yourself enough room to pull the old hose and attach the new one. It'll help to have small hands.

If your hoses are destroyed on the reservoir side, then you're going to have to pop the bumper off, and there are a few guides on here for how to do that.

AppleSauce · 09-03-2015, 01:42 AM

Its closest to the nozzles unfortunately. The front bumper is something i have done before and felt comfortable with the instructions out there. Ive never messed with wipers or hoses before. Thanks for the help and diagrams

God_speed · 04-13-2023, 04:53 AM

Same problem here, although it might be age (my GT86 is 9 years old) rather than a rodent. The issue is located rather at the front of the engine bay, so perhaps an easier job? Can I buy the lower section/hose somewhere seperatly?

soundman98 · 04-13-2023, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by God_speed

Same problem here, although it might be age (my GT86 is 9 years old) rather than a rodent. The issue is located rather at the front of the engine bay, so perhaps an easier job? Can I buy the lower section/hose somewhere seperatly?

your local hardware store, or auto parts store should sell a similar rubber hose. it's nothing special, you just need to match the inner diameter.

God_speed · 04-18-2023, 09:43 AM

Thx, I'll try that!

09-01-2015, 07:40 PM	#1
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09-03-2015, 01:42 AM	#4
AppleSauce Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: FR-S black. Buell XB12s 25th anniv. Location: wichita ks Posts: 46 Thanks: 20 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its closest to the nozzles unfortunately. The front bumper is something i have done before and felt comfortable with the instructions out there. Ive never messed with wipers or hoses before. Thanks for the help and diagrams __________________ He who shall be last shall be sideways and smiling

04-13-2023, 04:53 AM	#5
God_speed Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Drives: GT86/968CS Location: Belgium Posts: 24 Thanks: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Same problem here, although it might be age (my GT86 is 9 years old) rather than a rodent. The issue is located rather at the front of the engine bay, so perhaps an easier job? Can I buy the lower section/hose somewhere seperatly? Attached Images

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jawn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2015 CWP BRZ Limited Location: NOVA Posts: 2,800 Thanks: 1,801 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,757 Posts Mentioned: 105 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	The hoses should be able to be separated from all of the hard parts. Which section of hose was chewed through?

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jawn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2015 CWP BRZ Limited Location: NOVA Posts: 2,800 Thanks: 1,801 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,757 Posts Mentioned: 105 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	If it's the actual nozzle side, then you're going to at least need to lift the cowl, which is held on by a bunch of clips. You'll have to separate the wiper arms from the wiper motor. If not, you may not be able to lift the cowl to give yourself enough room to pull the old hose and attach the new one. It'll help to have small hands. If your hoses are destroyed on the reservoir side, then you're going to have to pop the bumper off, and there are a few guides on here for how to do that.

04-18-2023, 09:43 AM	#7
God_speed Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Drives: GT86/968CS Location: Belgium Posts: 24 Thanks: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thx, I'll try that!

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