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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Wheelhouse & Windshield Washer Solvent Container Assembly
    GM1733024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the left front wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the left front wheelhouse liner (1). Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Fig 2: Locating Washer Pump Hoses
    GM1733021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the washer pump hoses (1, 2) from the left side fender flange. Refer to Windshield Washer Hose Replacement .
  6. Drain the windshield washer solvent into a suitable container.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  8. Lower the vehicle in order to access the hood latch.
  9. Open the hood.
  10. Remove the windshield washer solvent cap.
  11. Remove the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Auxiliary Battery Tray Replacement .
  12. Remove the battery tray, if working on a HYBRID (HP2). Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  13. Fig 3: View Of Washer Solvent Container & Screws
    GM1669972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the upper windshield washer container bolt from under the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped.
  15. NOTE:

    Remove the washer container from the underside of the vehicle through the wheelhouse opening.

  16. Remove the upper windshield washer solvent container bolts (1).
  17. Remove the windshield washer solvent container assembly (2).