Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair

COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Partially drain the cooling system.
3. Disconnect the small coolant hose at the coolant recovery reservoir (4).
4. Disconnect the large coolant hose at the bottom of the coolant recovery reservoir (3).
5. Disconnect the coolant level sensor harness connector (2) at the coolant recovery reservoir.





6. Disconnect the coolant overflow hose (1).
7. Remove the two retaining nuts (2) and lift the coolant recovery reservoir from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION





1. Position the coolant recovery reservoir in the engine compartment.
2. Install the two retaining nuts (2). Tighten the nuts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
3. Connect the coolant overflow hose (1).





4. Connect the coolant level sensor harness connector (2).
5. Connect the small coolant hose (4) from the radiator to the top of the coolant recovery reservoir.
6. Connect the large coolant hose (3) to the bottom of the coolant recovery reservoir.
7. Refill the cooling system.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
10. Recheck the coolant level.