Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removal

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Remove right front wheel.

-- Remove front right wheel housing liner, refer to Wheel Housing Liners .

-- Remove filler tube filler hose -1- from washer fluid reservoir.

-- Disconnect electrical connector -3- on central connector.

-- Release catch and remove central connector -2- from bracket.

Vehicles with Headlamp Washer System: 

-- Disconnect hose coupling -4- by pressing release button.

Fig 1: Removing Filler Tube Filler Hose -1- From Washer Fluid Reservoir

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All Vehicles: 

Fig 2: Disconnecting Hose Coupling -4- By Pressing Release Button

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-- On vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System, disengage electrical wiring harness from retainers -1- and -3- on washer fluid reservoir.

-- Place a drip tray under the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

-- Remove the screws -2- and -4-.

-- Identify washer fluid lines -1- and -3- for Installation on the windshield washer fluid pump -2- later.

-- Remove washer fluid lines on washer fluid pump.

-- Remove washer fluid reservoir downward.

Fig 3: Identifying Washer Fluid Pump And Lines

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