Coolant Reserve Tank Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Remove and install all part when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.

Drain the engine coolant until the coolant reserve tank becomes empty. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
Remove in the order indicated in the figure.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Coolant Reserve Tank (Legend)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Coolant Reserve Tank
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Add engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION .)