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

Follow the repair NOTES   on the cooling system - Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove the LEFT HEADLIGHT or LEFT HEADLIGHT - LED TECHNOLOGY
• Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

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

Unscrew the screws (1).

Unscrew the screws (1) - Slacken nut (2) - Remove screw (3) - Raise left lock support slightly.

Remove screw (1) - Unlock and detach coolant lines (2) - Unlock coolant line (3) and detach - Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.

Release expanding rivets (1) - Release trim panel and place to side.

Raise left lock support (2) slightly- Raise expansion tank (3) slightly until guide pin (1) is released from guide.

Thread expansion tank (1) out sideways and remove.

Installation:  - Thread expansion tank (1) in sideways.

Raise left lock support (2) slightly- Insert expansion tank (3) with guide pin (1) into guide.

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

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 - Tighten down screws (1) - Tightening torque 17 10 8AZ .

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

Required follow-up work: 

• Install the LEFT HEADLIGHT or LEFT HEADLIGHT - LED TECHNOLOGY .
• Install INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Top up coolant to the appropriate level and VENT  the cooling system.