Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair
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Coolant Expansion Tank
Service Repair No - 26.15.01
Removal
1. Remove the LH headlamp assembly.
2. Release the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
3. Release the coolant expansion tank.
^ Remove the 2 bolts
4. Release the power steering fluid reservoir.
WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion tank while the system is hot.
CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area with water.
5. Disconnect the 2 hoses from the coolant expansion tank.
^ Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
^ Position a container to collect the fluid.
^ Clamp the hoses
^ Release the 2 clips.
6. Remove the coolant expansion tank.
^ Disconnect the coolant low level sensor electrical connector.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
7. Remove the coolant low level sensor.
^ Remove the coolant expansion tank support bracket.
Installation
1. Install the bracket.
2. Install the coolant low level sensor.
3. Install the coolant expansion tank.
^ Connect the coolant low level sensor electrical connector.
4. Connect the coolant hoses to the expansion tank.
^ Secure with the clips.
5. Top-up the coolant.
^ Loosen the coolant expansion tank bleed screw.
^ Fill the coolant expansion tank until coolant emerges from the cooling system air bleed screw.
^ Remove the hose clamps.
^ Tighten the bleed screw to 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.).
6. Secure the coolant expansion tank.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
7. Check and top-up the coolant.
^ Install the coolant expansion tank pressure cap.
8. Secure the power steering fluid reservoir.
^ Attach to the mounting bracket.
9. Secure the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
^ Locate in clip.
10. Install the LH headlamp assembly.