Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Remove the washer fluid reservoir filler neck. Refer to WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR FILLER TUBE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left front wheel.

-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

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

Fig 1: Place A Drip Tray Under Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir

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-- Remove the hose coupling -1- from the headlamp washer system fluid line -3- by pulling the release button.

-- Cut through the cable ties -2- and -4-.

-- Remove the plastic wedge -5-.

-- Disconnect the connectors -7- and -8-.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors

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-- Release the securing clip and remove the washer fluid line -9- from the windshield washer system washer fluid pump.

-- Loosen the wiring harness -2- from the mounts on the washer fluid reservoir.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -3-.

-- Pull the washer fluid reservoir forward slightly and out.

-- Disconnect the connector -5-.

-- Loosen the headlamp washer system fluid hose -6- and wiring harness -4- from the mounts on the washer fluid reservoir.

-- Remove the washer fluid reservoir.