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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the RH front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  3. Disconnect the windshield and rear window washer pump electrical connectors.
  4. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    NOTE: To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer reservoir before removal.
  5. Disconnect the front and rear washer pump hoses.
  6. Remove the 2 windshield washer reservoir bolts and the windshield washer reservoir.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  7. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield or rear window washer pumps prior to filling the windshield washer reservoir. Failure to follow these instructions may result in premature pump failure.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Fill the windshield washer reservoir with windshield washer fluid.