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How do you get to windshield washer reservoir that is leaking and replace the on a pathfinder?

How to Replace the Windshield Washer Reservoir on a Nissan Pathfinder

- _Difficulty Moderate: This task requires basic mechanical skills._

- _Time Required: Approximately 1 hour_

- _Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver, 10 mm socket, ratchet, extension, funnel, and a new windshield washer reservoir_

1. Remove the Front Bumper Cover

- Open the hood of your Nissan Pathfinder.

- Remove the 10 mm bolts that secure the front bumper cover to the vehicle. There are two bolts on each side.

- Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry up the plastic clips that hold the bumper cover in place. There are four clips on each side.

- Gently pull the bumper cover forward to remove it from the vehicle.

2. Remove the Windshield Washer Reservoir

- Locate the windshield washer reservoir. It is a black plastic tank located behind the front passenger-side headlight.

- Disconnect the electrical connector for the windshield washer pump.

- Use a 10 mm socket and ratchet to remove the bolts that secure the windshield washer reservoir to the vehicle.

- Pull the windshield washer reservoir out of the vehicle.

3. Install the New Windshield Washer Reservoir

- Place the new windshield washer reservoir into the vehicle.

- Secure the reservoir with the bolts that you removed in the previous step.

- Reconnect the electrical connector for the windshield washer pump.

4. Reinstall the Front Bumper Cover

- Position the front bumper cover back onto the vehicle.

- Secure the bumper cover with the 10 mm bolts that you removed in the first step.

- Close the hood of your Nissan Pathfinder.

5. Add Windshield Washer Fluid

- Open the hood of your Nissan Pathfinder.

- Locate the windshield washer fluid fill cap. It is a black plastic cap located near the top of the windshield washer reservoir.

- Remove the cap and fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid.

- Replace the cap and close the hood of your Nissan Pathfinder.