Removal And Installation

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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle - " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER " )
Remove the coolant drain plug and drain the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

Remove the reservoir tank.

Disconnect the reservoir return hose (A).

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Disconnect the degaussing hose (B).

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Remove the reservoir tank (C).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill with coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

NOTE: Refill the coolant according to the Integrated Flow Control Valve (ITM) coolant filling method.