Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the reservoir hose clamp and the hose (1) from the radiator overflow neck fitting.
2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir nuts (2) from the shock tower studs.
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (3) from the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.
4. Drain the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.

Installation Procedure





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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the coolant recovery reservoir nuts (2) to the shock tower studs.
Tighten the coolant recovery reservoir 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 reservoir hose and clamp (1), with the clamp tabs at the 11 0' CLOCK position, to the radiator overflow fitting on the radiator filler neck. 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. Add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.