Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
Remove the right front splash shield.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts From Windshield Washer Degas Bottle
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 degas bottle before removal.
Position the windshield washer degas bottle aside.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Position the windshield washer degas bottle aside.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Windshield Washer Degas Bottle
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the windshield washer degas bottle.
1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Disconnect the hoses.
3. Remove the windshield washer degas bottle.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not operate the windshield washer pump prior to filling the windshield washer degas bottle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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.
- Fill the windshield washer degas bottle with windshield washer fluid.