Gonzo23

ran over something today that broke through the wheel well cover and cracked open my washer fluid reservoir. Has anyone had any luck replacing it themselves? Or know of a how to video? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Carpayment4life

Some jobs are easy enough that nobody ever made a diy video.
This will be an easy diy, because the fender liner has to be replaced too.
A couple of screws, a few plastic clips, and a the end of a rubber hose.
A 10mm socket and wrench, for the radiator's reservoir bracket and one plastic clip. A standard screwdriver, for the plastic clips, and a #2 phillips, for the splash guards. Pliers to slip the rubber hose off the old wiper fluid bottle.

NBP04TL4ME

^^^^+1 Gonzo - just get started on your own!!

Gonzo23

Doesn't seem like it would be too difficult, I'm just not too mechanically inclined!

thoiboi

So then take it into a mechanic

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

here's your chance to learn!!!
when all said and done and you have extra bolts and screws left; you did something right!!!!

Skirmich

Should be a piece of cake since there is nothing really important you are messing with by replacing the reservoir.
Pop your DIY-Cherry!

Gonzo23

I did and it was more of a pain in the @ss. You gotta remove the bumper as well

RDX10

So? How does it feel? I always get a massive feeling of satisfaction when I DIY a repair and actually save a crap ton of money. Last fall I replaced the blower motor on my MDX. It wasn't hard (somewhat annoying to reach the back screw bolt) but I felt great having saved $130+ on labour to replace it. However, I did snap the lower trim piece covering the blower motor so maybe I saved nothing.....

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

lol at least you popped your cherry.

after doing it for the first time, bumper removal gets easier and easier and easier each time. should take no less than 15 mins next time around

Gonzo23

my problem is I don't have a garage to do it in, but yeah, it does feel good now I have to tackle my HFL that keeps dropping out

NBP04TL4ME

Congrats!!

Skirmich

Its all part of the learning process.. For me removing the bumper is no harder than removing a wheel so you will get there eventually.

RDX10

On the bright side, the HFL replacement is SUPER EASY. Check out youtube.