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How do you remove replace windshield washer tank on a 2000 Malibu?

Here are the steps on how to remove and replace the windshield washer tank on a 2000 Malibu:

1. Park your car on a level surface and turn off the engine.

* Engage the parking brake.

2. Open the hood of your car.

3. Locate the windshield washer tank.

* The windshield washer tank is a plastic container located on the passenger side of the engine compartment, near the firewall.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the windshield washer pump.

* The electrical connector is a small, plastic plug that connects the pump to the wiring harness.

5. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the pump.

* The windshield washer hose is a small, rubber hose that connects the pump to the windshield washer nozzles.

6. Remove the two bolts that hold the windshield washer tank in place.

* The bolts are located on the bottom of the tank.

7. Lift the windshield washer tank out of the engine compartment.

* Be careful not to spill any washer fluid.

8. Install the new windshield washer tank.

* Position the new tank in the engine compartment and insert the two bolts.

* Tighten the bolts until they are snug.

9. Connect the windshield washer hose to the pump.

* Make sure that the hose is securely connected.

10. Connect the electrical connector to the pump.

* Make sure that the connector is securely plugged in.

11. Add windshield washer fluid to the tank.

* Fill the tank to the "Full" mark.

12. Close the hood of your car and you're done!