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Removal and Installation

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  1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  2. Disconnect the radiator overflow hose.
  3. Disconnect the coolant return hose.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the degas bottle.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Apply High Strength Threadlocker to the bolts threads prior to installation.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.