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Remove windshield washer reservoir?

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Comes out threw the bottom. Remove the bottom splash guards. Some times the inner fender wells. I work on to many different types to remember. But they all come out the bottom of the car.

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  1. NOTE: When installing the reservoir, the filler neck must be lubricated using a water-based lubricant.
    Remove the bolt and the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
  1. Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02 .
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  1. Remove the 2 screws and the accessory drive splash shield.
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  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the windshield washer pump.
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain or siphon the washer solvent from the reservoir.
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  1. Remove the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
  1. Remove the right-hand fender splash shield (wheel shown removed for clarity).
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    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    • Pull off the hoses.
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