Hey, my name is Dusty and I'm one of the auto experts with RepairPal's Car Genius team here to help!
If you have a pinched hose near the hood hinges that's causing a spray issue, you can either fix it or replace it.
If the damage is just in one spot and the rest of the hose looks good, you can use a hose connector and some hose clamps to fix it.
First, find where the hose is damaged and cut out that section with a utility knife or scissors.
Then, take the hose connector and push one end into one side of the cut hose and the other end into the other side.
Secure each end with a hose clamp and tighten them with pliers.
If the hose is severely damaged or in a spot that'd be hard to repair, replacing it may be the best option.
Cut a portion of the existing hose and grab some new hose from an auto parts store that's the same internal diameter as the old one.
Get more than you need; this can help when routing the hose.
You'll need to gain access to the reservoir, follow the old hose up to the hood connector, and note any clips or fasteners.
Disconnect the old hose from both ends and remove any clips holding it in place.
Then, secure the new hose along the same path with the clips.
Connect it to the reservoir and the hood connector with hose clamps and tighten them.
After that, fill the reservoir with washer fluid and test to ensure everything works and there are no leaks.
Let me know if you need more help!
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