windshield washer leak

CraigCSJ · 08-30-2007, 10:30 AM

I own a 2004 Prius, and the windshield washer does not work. When I put water in the tank, it drains out. It looks to me like a hose broke below the tank.

Can someone tell me how to remove the tank?

I unscrewed the bolt toward the passenger compartment, and removed the hose that is fastened toward the motor side of the tank. There is a second fastening point just under the headlight housing, and I don't see how to remove this fastener. It seems as if I could get that unfastened, the tank will lift out exposing the hoses. I probably will have to remove the two electric connections, and would like help on this also.

Thanks, Craig

Bear68 · 08-30-2007, 09:45 PM

When looking down on the clip, you will need to squeeze the outer tabs in towards the center and lift all at the same time. Try using a small screwdriver under that tab and lifting gently, sometimes the tab will simply pop up with only a little tweak.....

CraigCSJ · 09-02-2007, 11:03 AM

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When looking down on the clip, you will need to squeeze the outer tabs in towards the center and lift all at the same time. Try using a small screwdriver under that tab and lifting gently, sometimes the tab will simply pop up with only a little tweak.....
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Thank you, Bear68, for the help. Craig

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08-30-2007, 10:30 AM	#1
CraigCSJ Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 45 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I own a 2004 Prius, and the windshield washer does not work. When I put water in the tank, it drains out. It looks to me like a hose broke below the tank. Can someone tell me how to remove the tank? I unscrewed the bolt toward the passenger compartment, and removed the hose that is fastened toward the motor side of the tank. There is a second fastening point just under the headlight housing, and I don't see how to remove this fastener. It seems as if I could get that unfastened, the tank will lift out exposing the hoses. I probably will have to remove the two electric connections, and would like help on this also. Thanks, Craig

08-30-2007, 09:45 PM	#2
Bear68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FLA Posts: 244 My Car: Package: Nominated 3 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	When looking down on the clip, you will need to squeeze the outer tabs in towards the center and lift all at the same time. Try using a small screwdriver under that tab and lifting gently, sometimes the tab will simply pop up with only a little tweak.....