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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Washer Nozzle Hole Plugs
    GM894186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the 2 washer nozzle hole plugs under hood to access washer hoses.
  3. Using a small flat-bladed tool to release the washer nozzle by depressing the 2 tabs from the underside of the hood.
  4. Remove the hoses from the washer nozzles.
  5. To route the new hose, install the new hose to the old hose on the passenger side only by forcing each end of the hose over a 6 mm (1/4 in) stud or equivalent.

    Apply tape to the joint where the 2 hoses meet.

  6. Remove the old hose through the driver side washer nozzle installation hole from the under side of the hood.
  7. Remove the driver side washer hose through the driver side washer nozzle installation hole from the underside of the hood.