Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Place a drip tray under the washer fluid reservoir.

-- Release the locking tab -3-.

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CAUTION:

Risk of leaks.

The washer fluid reservoir is one part. The washer fluid reservoir, filler tube and filler neck are not designed to be separated. However, if the components are separated, the connection can leak.

-- Remove the filler neck -1- upward from the lock carrier holder -2-.

-- Release and disconnect the connectors -1- and -5-.

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-- Release and remove the washer fluid hose -3- and -4- from the Windshield and Rear Window Washer Pump -V59- -2-.

-- Remove the connectors -6- with the corresponding bracket from the washer fluid reservoir.

-- Remove the bracket -arrow- for the wiring harnesses from the washer fluid reservoir.

-- Remove the nuts -2-.

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-- Pull the washer fluid reservoir -1- off the threaded pins and remove.