Degas Bottle: Removal
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NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions .
- Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the degas bottle cap between 2 and 3 turns and remove the degas bottle cap.
- Clamp the lower expansion tank hose and siphon the engine coolant from the expansion tank. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
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- Release the clamp and disconnect the lower coolant hose. Depress the tabs and disconnect the upper coolant hoses.
- Release the tab, remove the bolt and the degas bottle.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)