Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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

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-- Remove the filler neck -2- from the connecting pipe -3- of the reservoir.

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

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Place a Drip Tray under the washer fluid reservoir.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Washer Fluid Reservoir

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-- Release and remove the washer fluid hose from the Windshield Washer Pump -V5-.

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

-- Remove the wiring harness from the washer fluid reservoir -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Washer Fluid Reservoir

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-- Remove the nuts -5-.

-- Remove the washer fluid reservoir -1- from the threaded pins and remove.