This plastic nut is used to connect the washer hose to the tank as well as for some models and years of manufacture to connect the metal brake hose to the brake fluid tank.
Overtightening or ageing of the plastic can cause the nut to tear, so a torn nut is the most common reason why replacement is necessary.
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