Rear window washer fluid reservoir - removal and refitting

Removal
1 On models from 1987, the rear window washer circuit shares the same reservoir as the windscreen/headlamp washers.

2 On models up to 1987, the reservoir is located behind the trim panel on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment (see illustration). To remove the reservoir proceed as follows.

39.2 Rear window washer fluid reservoir location - Hatchback models up to
39.2 Rear window washer fluid reservoir location - Hatchback models up to 1987. Securing screws arrowed

3 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

4 Remove the trim panel.

5 Operate the washers to reduce the fluid level in the reservoir.

6 Remove the reservoir filler cap, and disconnect the wiring plug and water hose.

7 Remove the two securing screws and withdraw the reservoir.

Refitting
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

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    ЕЛЮТИН Александр Вячеславович (р . 1937), российский химик, член-корреспондент РАН (1991; член-корреспондент АН СССР с 1987). Сын В. П. Елютина. Труды по физико-химическим основам получения тугоплавких металлов. Государственная премия СССР.