Washer fluid bottle- how do i get it out?

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Mar 9, 2008 | 08:04 PM

s0ulj3r

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Washer fluid bottle- how do i get it out?

Im having problems manuevering it out; I need to replace mine so, yeah-- whats the trick?

Mar 9, 2008 | 08:08 PM

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RE: Washer fluid bottle- how do i get it out?

Im pretty sure its really easy to take it out if you take off your bumper.

Mar 9, 2008 | 08:19 PM

s0ulj3r

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Im pretty sure its really easy to take it out if you take off your bumper.

its not i had my bumper out, its like impossible to pull it through, the mounting on the top gets in the way

Mar 9, 2008 | 08:25 PM

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Maybe if you removed the headlight

Mar 9, 2008 | 08:39 PM

s0ulj3r

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Maybe if you removed the headlight

it is out- its on my parts car- theres nothing on top in the way- its in like the radiator support hole, theres something fuel like in the way; its like an aluminum canister with fuel lines coming off it

Mar 9, 2008 | 08:48 PM

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RE: Washer fluid bottle- how do i get it out?

Here's instructions for 96-98 Civics:

Mar 10, 2008 | 05:56 AM

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RE: Washer fluid bottle- how do i get it out?

That canister is the receiver drier for the air conditioner system. I think it has to come out first. Be sure the refrigerant lines are empty before disconnecting them. Refrigerant under pressure is dangerous.

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:40 PM

s0ulj3r

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That canister is the receiver drier for the air conditioner system. I think it has to come out first. Be sure the refrigerant lines are empty before disconnecting them. Refrigerant under pressure is dangerous.

dahhh i gottta drain it all soon enough anyways- AC isnt working right now lol any hints on draining it?