Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the front bolt -arrow- from the reservoir.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bolt -Arrow- To Reservoir

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-- Unclip the headlamp washer system hose -1- from the reservoir and remove the rear bolt -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Headlamp Washer System Hose -1- From Reservoir And Remove Rear Bolt -Arrow-

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-- Lower the reservoir onto the front wheel. Be careful of the lines still connected.

-- Unlock and disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Connectors For Windshield And Rear Window Washer Pumps

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-- Remove the hose connections -4 and 5- and catch any washer fluid running out with a suitable container.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to remove the right front wheel in order to remove the washer fluid reservoir, depending on the size of the tire installed.

-- Remove the washer fluid reservoir upward out of the wheel housing.