WARNING: Windshield Washer Tank removal

busterbull · 07-16-2018, 12:42 PM

After I took my Z home I realized that the windshield wiper tank was busted and had been cracked almost perfectly around the bottom. I bought a new one and removed the tire and the side fender well to replace it as per the instructions given in the "FSM". I found that it's impossible to replace the tank without removing the front bumper unless your hands are super small and thin as paper because the 2 main mounting bracket screws face away from the bumper and there's NO way to reach them.

Unless you're prepared to remove the front bumper don't even try doing this because it's a waste of time, thanks for letting me rant.

Chuck33079 · 07-16-2018, 12:58 PM

Luckily it only takes 15 minutes to pull the front bumper, and that's stopping for a fresh beer halfway through.

bunk · 07-16-2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by busterbull

After I took my Z home I realized that the windshield wiper tank was busted and had been cracked almost perfectly around the bottom. I bought a new one and removed the tire and the side fender well to replace it as per the instructions given in the "FSM". I found that it's impossible to replace the tank without removing the front bumper unless your hands are super small and thin as paper because the 2 main mounting bracket screws face away from the bumper and there's NO way to reach them.

Unless you're prepared to remove the front bumper don't even try doing this because it's a waste of time, thanks for letting me rant.

Sometimes manuals are pretty screwed up. I just 8nstalled an oil cooler and was able to remove the washer fluid reservoir (easier to pass the new oil lines) just from the bumper cover removal.

07-16-2018, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
busterbull Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: So Cal Posts: 335 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 45	WARNING: Windshield Washer Tank removal After I took my Z home I realized that the windshield wiper tank was busted and had been cracked almost perfectly around the bottom. I bought a new one and removed the tire and the side fender well to replace it as per the instructions given in the "FSM". I found that it's impossible to replace the tank without removing the front bumper unless your hands are super small and thin as paper because the 2 main mounting bracket screws face away from the bumper and there's NO way to reach them. Unless you're prepared to remove the front bumper don't even try doing this because it's a waste of time, thanks for letting me rant.

07-16-2018, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Luckily it only takes 15 minutes to pull the front bumper, and that's stopping for a fresh beer halfway through. gbrettin, 2011 Nismo#91, madwi and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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