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How do I replace a windshield washer nozzle on my 2005 equinox (front)

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In a nutshell, the process to replace the washer nozzles is,
1. Remove Wiper Arms
2. Remove the Air Inlet Grill
3. Release the nozzles from the inside of the Air Inlet Grill assembly
4. Install in reverse order

The wiper arms are each held in place with a single nut. Try to resist the temptation to pry the arm away from the shaft, gentle wiggling should suffice to get them free once the nuts are off.
When installing the arms that should have been removed while the wipers were in their parked position, line the end of the wiper to the little dots in the bottom blackout strip of the glass. Use a flashlight to see those dots under the glass. After replacing the nuts, torque the nuts to 21 foot pounds.

The Passenger side of the Air Inlet Grill is the cover access for the cabin air filter. If you've never changed that filter before, this would be a good time. It's probably pretty bad after some 10 years. There are 5 reusable plastic fasteners holding that cover down. There are 2 more on the far drivers side of the Air Inlet Grill. Carefully pry the center tab up to release tension on the fastener, then pull the whole fastener out. If the fastener comes apart, it's easy to reassemble in the center backed out position in preparation for reassembly.

The Washer Nozzles have compress to release clips accessed from inside the Air Inlet Grill assembly. Attempting to remove these from the outside will only damage the Air Inlet Grill. Replace and snap the new nozzle in place, before starting the reassembly steps.

Best of luck. I think a person with a reasonably talented set of hands should be able to do all of this, but don't rush.

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