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Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair


Removal Procedure





1. Partially drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp and the hose at the radiator overflow fitting.





3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir retaining bolt.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir from the cowl tabs.
5. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir from the vehicle.
6. Clean the coolant recovery reservoir with soap and water.
7. Rinse the coolant recovery reservoir with clean water.


Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Coolant Addition Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir to the cowl tabs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the coolant recovery reservoir retaining bolt.
^ Tighten the coolant recovery reservoir bolt to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).





3. Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp and the hose at the radiator overflow fitting.
4. Fill the coolant recovery reservoir with coolant to the proper level. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.