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Washer fluid bottle- how do i get it out?

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Old 03-09-2008 | 09:04 PM
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Default 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?
 
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Old 03-09-2008 | 09:08 PM
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Im pretty sure its really easy to take it out if you take off your bumper.
 
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Old 03-09-2008 | 09:19 PM
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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
 
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Old 03-09-2008 | 09:25 PM
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Maybe if you removed the headlight
 
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Old 03-09-2008 | 09:39 PM
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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
 
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Old 03-09-2008 | 09:48 PM
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Default RE: Washer fluid bottle- how do i get it out?

Here's instructions for 96-98 Civics:

 
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Old 03-10-2008 | 06:56 AM
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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.
 
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Old 03-10-2008 | 08:40 PM
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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?
 
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