Washer reservoir replacement

SYNAKAL

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2003 FORD EXPLORER
4.0L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

How do you replace the washer reservoir? There is one bolt I cannot seem to remove as it appears the refrigerant container is in the way.

Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 AT 11:37 PM

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STEVE W.

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That is one of those times having that big box of tools makes it easier. I would probably use a 1/4" universal on a short socket to get to it. Or a box end wrench.
Without having it right in front of me I cannot say 100%.

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Friday, September 22nd, 2017 AT 9:32 AM

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It appears the accumulator has to be removed and it has a front facing nut that has to come out in order to remove the last bolt. So I guess how do you access the nut on the accumulator on an 03 explorer?

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Sunday, September 24th, 2017 AT 8:34 PM

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The accumulator blocks the removal of the last bolt.

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Sunday, September 24th, 2017 AT 8:37 PM

STEVE W.

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This look like what you are dealing with?
This has an accumulator that mounts to the rad support correct? Going by memory you remove the grill and can get to the nuts on the accumulator mount. Then move it out of the way.

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