Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection sheets.
2. Ensure that the cooling system is cool and very carefully, remove the pressure cap.
3. Place a cloth under the expansion tank to absorb any spillage caused by disconnecting the hoses.





4. Release the hoses from the expansion tank.
Release the hose clip (expansion tank to radiators). Disconnect the hose.
Release the hose clip (expansion tank to coolant output pipe). Disconnect the hose.
Release the hose clip (expansion tank to coolant recovery bottle). Disconnect the hose.
5. Fit blanking plugs to the hoses and the tank.





6. Remove the expansion tank from the mounting.
Remove the bolt which secures the tank.
Remove the tank from the rear mounting grommets.
Disconnect the coolant level sensor connector.





7. Remove the expansion tank from the vehicle.
Use a pipe clamp to clamp the lower hose branch.
Release the hose clip and move it along the hose.
Disconnect the tank from the lower hose and remove it from the vehicle.
8. Empty any surplus coolant from the expansion tank into a drain tray.
9. Remove the cloth from the engine and clean any spillage from the engine bay.





10. Remove the coolant level probe.
Use a lever to release the probe from the expansion tank and remove it.

Installation
1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.