Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair

Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
Removal Procedure





1. Reposition the coolant reservoir hose clamp (1) at the radiator overflow fitting.
2. Remove the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator overflow fitting.
3. Remove the nuts (2) from the shock tower studs.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (3) from the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.
5. Drain the coolant from the recovery reservoir in to a clean container.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir (3) to the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the nuts (2) to the shock tower studs.
^ Tighten the nuts to 3.3 Nm (29 inch lbs.).
3. Lubricate the reservoir hose with clean water. Route the hose to the radiator overflow neck fitting.
4. Install the coolant reservoir hose (1), to the radiator overflow fitting.

Important: The hose end must be flush against the radiator filler neck. Seat the clamp squarely between the radiator filler neck and the flared end of the fitting.

5. Reposition the coolant reservoir hose clamp to the radiator overflow fitting.
6. Fill the coolant recovery reservoir to the proper level.