Removal & Replacement of Windshield Washer Reservoir

THOMPSOL2CP

MEMBER
1999 GMC SAVANA
5.7L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
105,000 MILES

Reservoir is held in by a single bolt, but will not clear the brake lines to the master cylinder for removal. Is it necessary to loosen the two master cylinder nuts and push to one side, or must the master cylinder be completely removed? If just loosened, are there any seals or gaskets that need to be replaced before it is re-tightened?

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WRENCHTECH

MECHANIC
20,761 POSTS

Here are the instructions and a video too watch

https://youtu.be/ezjJz_N5cFQ

IMPORTANT : Do not disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.

Remove the master cylinder.
Set the master cylinder aside.
Remove the bolt from the washer solvent container.

Lift the washer solvent container up enough to access the washer hose and the electrical connector.
Disconnect the washer hose from the washer pump.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the washer pump.
Remove the washer solvent container from the vehicle.

Remove the washer pump from the washer solvent container.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Install the washer pump in the washer solvent container.

Connect the electrical connector to the washer pump.
Connect the washer hose to the washer pump.
Position the washer solvent container into the locating holes in the chassis.

NOTE : Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the washer solvent container with the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .

Install the master cylinder.