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Replace 2001 silverado 1500 4x4 windshield washer fluid reservoir

Filled reservoir about 30 minutes ago and leaked all out. How do I fix/replace the reservoir myself. My manual doesn't even mention anything like this. Doesn't even have a diagram of the workings of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Thanks

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The only solution acording to the manual is to replace the reservoir... not much to say about that, u do have the option to patch it...be careful with the product u use to glue that patch.
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Have you tried the chilton manual or the library ?

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