Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Drain radiator until engine coolant is out of degas bottle. Disconnect radiator overflow hose and engine coolant vent hose at degas bottle.
2. Remove power steering oil reservoir retaining screws and position power steering oil reservoir out of the way. Remove degas bottle return hose and clamp.
3. Remove degas bottle retainers and remove degas bottle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position degas bottle in vehicle and install retaining screw and nut. Tighten retaining bolt and nut to 9-12 Nm (80-106 inch. lbs.).
2. Connect degas bottle hose and clamp to degas bottle.
3. Position power steering oil reservoir onto degas bottle and install retaining screws securely.
4. Connect radiator overflow hose and engine coolant vent hose to degas bottle.





5. Fill and bleed engine cooling system. Check for coolant leaks and proper engine coolant level after engine reaches normal operating temperature.