Washer bottle removal

[Zedman]

Appropos 1981 Avanti II -  Can somebody please provide some feedback about how to go about removing the windscreen washer reservoir/bottle.  How is it attached?  Repainting the engine bay soon so info is very appreciated.  I'd hate to bust it.  😒

[grant mills]

The reservoir is attached by two bolts that drop down from the bottom of the reservoir and through the flat firewall that the reservoir sits on. From under the dash on the drivers side, you can reach up and feel the two nuts on the bolts that hold it in place. You can see the nuts if you are double jointed, lying on your back, with your head touching the brake pedal. Once the nuts are removed, the reservoir will pull straight up.....If you think that you may be needing to remove it many times (say to fix a leak that can't be easily fixed) When reinstalling, I used velcro adhesive strips (after covering the two holes in the firewall) and simply attached the tank in that manner. I will come off with not much effort and it will not come off from normal (aggressive) driving.

[Zedman]

Thanks Grant- much appreciated...  I had gotten under there but will be a bit more prepared for what to look for, next time.