Washer Fluid Reservoir: Removal

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First remove the filler tube:

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the connecting pipe -3- from the reservoir filler tube -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Tube, Connecting Pipe, And Bolt

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-- Remove bolt -1-.

-- Unclip the hose bracket from the filler tube -2- and remove it from the vehicle.

Now remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir:

-- Remove the front bumper cover, refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- Turn the clip to unlock the hose connection and then remove it from the Windshield Washer Pump -V5- -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Washer Fluid Reservoir

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-- Catch any draining washer fluid in a suitable container.

-- Release and disconnect the connector from the Windshield Washer Pump -V5- -3-.

-- Release and disconnect the Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor -G33- connector -4-.

-- Remove the screws -2-, -5- and -6- and then remove the reservoir -1- from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Washer Fluid Reservoir

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