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04-27-2011, 12:55 PM | #1 |
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Removing Windshield Washer
I want to remove the windshield washer. However, I know there is a low windshield washer fluid light that can come up on the dash. I'm wondering if I remove the reservoir if the light will be on, or if the light is disabled with the sensor unplugged. I also want to be sure there's no error code from doing this. Also, do I have to remove the headlight or do I have to remove the fender liner, or how do I remove the windshield washer reservoir?
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04-27-2011, 01:18 PM | #2 |
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The switch grounds when low, so just unplugging the connector will keep the indicator from coming on. To remove the reservoir your have to remove the front bumper and the headlight.
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04-27-2011, 07:28 PM | #3 |
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Thank you :)
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04-28-2011, 07:18 AM | #4 |
Are you looking to sell the one you are removing and do you know if it would fit a 07?
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04-28-2011, 11:15 PM | #5 |
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Would you be removing it for weight reduction?
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04-29-2011, 01:08 PM | #6 |
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Use rain-x, it helps keep stuff from sticking bad. I just wish it lasted longer.
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04-29-2011, 06:22 PM | #7 |
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People are really getting stupid to gain mpg.. I have done nothing to lighten up the weight of my Yaris. I get 39.5-40.5 mpg. I don't drive over 65 I use cruise and I pay really close attention to my starts.I think if you take all the glass out and cut the roof off you'll gain 8-10 mpg.
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04-29-2011, 07:04 PM | #8 | |
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05-01-2011, 10:04 AM | #9 | |
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05-01-2011, 11:51 AM | #10 | |
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05-01-2011, 12:50 PM | #11 |
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I've been without a washer fluid reservoir for about a year and half now and I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. Not exactly sure what's so stupid about taking out something that's kinda unnecessary anyway.
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05-02-2011, 01:21 PM | #14 |
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It was discussed, but never actually done. I had one unbroken rear window from Crashy that someone was going to experiment with.
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05-02-2011, 07:27 PM | #15 |
Thanks, I looked last night and couldn't find any Yaris specific. Did a Google and looked at others and wished Toyota would get their head on straight. Would have been so easy to produce pop outs. Now probably looking at major cut and weld to utilize the "Happich" styled ones.
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