Installing Coolant Tank

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To facilitate assembly of coolant pipes and hoses, smear with Kluberplus S06-100 assembly gel (available in the Porsche Parts Catalogue).

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When fitting a spring band clamp, make sure that the spring band clamp is positioned between the two markings.

1. Guide coolant tank -1-  into the engine compartment, tilt it 180 ° against the direction of travel and fix it in place in the holder -2-  and guides -3-  .
   Fig 1: Installing Coolant Tank

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2. Work on top of coolant tank -1-  :
   1. 2.1. Slide on coolant hose -1-  , position spring band clamp -2-  between the markings -3-  and fit it at this position.
   2. 2.2. Slide on breather hose -3-  , position spring band clamp -2-  between the markings and fit it at this position.
   3. 2.3. Slide on breather hose -5-  , position spring band clamp -4-  between the markings and fit it at this position.
   4. 2.4. Slide on vent line until the quick-lock coupling -8-  locks with an audible click.
      Fig 2: Positioning Spring Band Clamp

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      Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Tank, Breather Hose, Quick-Lock Coupling And Coolant Hose

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3. Work on bottom of coolant tank:
   1. 3.1. Fit M8 x 16 screw -3-  and tighten it → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 
   2. 3.2. Slide on cable plug -2-  for engine coolant level sensor until it locks with an audible click.
   3. 3.3. Slide on coolant hose -5-  , position spring band clamp -4-  between the markings and fit it at this position.
   Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Tank, Spring Band Clamp, Screw And Breather Hose

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