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Old 03-27-2006, 06:55 AM
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Default Getting at the Wiper Fluid Reservoir?

How do I get at the wiper fluid reservoir? I know its in front of the front right wheel but getting to it seems like a pain in the ***. Are there any quick and easy ways of gaining access to it.

I have a crack in it and I'm only able to fill it a 1/4 of the way. Dont ask how the crack got there. I dont even know. I'm hoping I can find a way to patch it up without having to replace it. Any ideas on possible patches as well?

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Old 03-27-2006, 08:49 PM
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To really get at it, you're going to have to remove the front bumper cover.

See here. http://www.tylermerrick.com/index.ph...z_turn_signals
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front bumper needs to be removed, as well as peeling back the passengerside fender liner-

it's relatively easy to remove, i think there is like 4 10mm bolts and the string of hose connections.

maybe ask your local hardware guy on glue to patch up the plastic-

if its a small crack, maybe try to remelt the plastic with a torch and seal it up again by putting in plastic from a melted BIC pen-

my friend did that once for ABS plastic- i dunno if that'll work for you-
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Hey thanks for the link and advise on how to patch the hole up. With the spring coming near I'm looking forward to fixing this issue once and for all.
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Remove the bumper is the easiest way. I had the same problem. Mine was cracked on the backside of the container and I finally got the dealership to replace it under warranty after 3 tries. I got two very different quotes for a new one, one was like $110 and the other was $200+ but like I said I finally got them to warranty it. Good luck.
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