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Removing Coolant Tank

  1. Work on bottom of coolant tank -1-  :
    1. 1.1. Pull off cable plug -2-  on engine coolant level sensor.
    2. 1.2. Remove screw (M8 x 16) -3-  .
    3. 1.3. Loosen spring band clamp -4-  using spring band clamp pliers and slide it back on the coolant hose.
    4. 1.4. Pull off coolant hose -5-  .
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Tank, Spring Band Clamp, Screw And Breather Hose
      G09585887Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Work on top of coolant tank -1-  :
    1. 2.1. Loosen spring band clamp -2-  using spring band clamp pliers and slide it back on the breather hose -3-  .
    2. 2.2. Pull off breather hose -3-  .
    3. 2.3. Loosen spring band clamp -4-  using spring band clamp pliers and slide it back on the breather hose -5-  .
    4. 2.4. Pull off breather hose -5-  .
    5. 2.5. Loosen spring band clamp -6-  using spring band clamp pliers and slide it back on the coolant hose -7-  .
    6. 2.6. Pull off coolant hose -7-  .
    7. 2.7. Loosen quick-lock coupling -8-  and slide vent line back.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Tank, Breather Hose, Quick-Lock Coupling And Coolant Hose
      G09585888Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Tilt coolant tank -1-  a total of 180 ° in direction of travel and remove it from the engine compartment.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Compartment
    G09585889Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

    WARNING: Caustic fluids
    • Danger of chemical burns

    → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

    → Wear personal protective gear.

    → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

    → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

  4. Remove remaining coolant from the tank and absorb any escaping coolant with a cloth.