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Coolant Expansion Tank - 3.0L, 4.0L: Removal

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  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
  2. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector
    G03436932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the overflow hose at the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080) and drain coolant from the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Radiator Coolant Recovery Reservoir Overflow Hose
    G03436933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the two nuts and two bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Coolant Recovery Reservoir Nuts & Bolts
    G03436934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the washer motor hose.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Washer Motor Hose
    G03436935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
    Fig 5: Removing Radiator Coolant Recovery Reservoir
    G03436936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.