Remove and install/replace the coolant expansion tank (Cooper)

IMPORTANT: Make sure without fail that coolant hoses are correctly routed. Risk of damage due to sharp edges or chafing.

Follow the repair NOTES on the cooling system.

Preliminary work needed:

Remove left HEADLIGHT .
Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Removal:

Release expanding rivet and remove mounting for gasket (1).

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Unscrew the screws (1).

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Remove screw (3).

Raise left lock support slightly.

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Remove screw (1).

Unlock and detach coolant lines (2).

Unlock coolant line (3) and detach.

Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.

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Release expanding rivets (1).

Release trim panel and place to side.

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Raise left lock support (2) slightly.

Raise expansion tank (3) slightly until guide pin (1) is released from guide.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Make sure the guide pin is not damaged.

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Thread expansion tank (1) out sideways and remove.

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Installation:

Thread expansion tank (1) in sideways.

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Raise left lock support (2) slightly.

Insert expansion tank (3) with guide pin (1) into guide.

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Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 3AZ .

Connect coolant lines (2) to expansion tank.

Coolant lines (2) must audibly engage.

Connect coolant line (3) to expansion tank.

Coolant line (3) must audibly engage.

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Fasten trim panel (2) with expanding rivets (1).

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Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 7AZ .

Tighten down nuts (3).

Tightening torque 17 10 6AZ .

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 17 10 5AZ .

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 8AZ .

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Join mounting for gasket (1) and secure with expanding rivet.

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Required follow-up work:

Install left HEADLAMP .
Install INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Top up COOLANT .