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Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair

Coolant Expansion Tank (26.15.01)

Removal
Vehicles without supercharger





1. NOTE: Cap the vent hose to minimize coolant loss.

Detach the coolant expansion tank.
^ Detach the vent hose.
^ Remove the coolant expansion tank retaining bolt.

Vehicles with supercharger





1. NOTE: Cap the vent hoses to minimize coolant loss.

Detach the coolant expansion tank.
^ Detach the vent hoses.
^ Remove the coolant expansion tank retaining bolt.

All vehicles





1. Detach the coolant expansion tank.





2. Disconnect the coolant expansion tank low level sensor.





3. NOTE: Make sure the retaining clip is not removed.

NOTE: Cap the coolant expansion tank lower hose to minimize coolant loss.

Detach the coolant expansion tank lower hose.
^ Remove the coolant expansion tank.

Installation





1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Tighten to 3 Nm.

2. Check and top up the cooling system as required.