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Installing Coolant Reservoir

  1. Install coolant reservoir.
    1. 1.1. Guide the coolant reservoir diagonally backwards into the engine compartment.
    2. 1.2. Slide coolant reservoir into the holder.
    3. 1.3. Screw on the collar nut used to secure the coolant reservoir to the body.
  2. Install engine coolant level sensor -2-  .
    1. 2.1. Guide the sensor -2-  into the reservoir and turn it 90° clockwise (bayonet lock).
    2. 2.2. Connect cable plug.
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Coolant Level Sensor
    G09827706Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect and install coolant hoses.
    1. 3.1. Connect coolant hose for thermostat housing.

      Push on coolant hose -1-  and fit the spring band clamp.

      Fig 2: Identifying Thermostat Coolant Hose
      G09827707Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 3.2. Connect coolant hose on the reservoir.
      1. 3.2.1. Fit and secure the coolant hose -6-  and clip it into the bracket.
    3. 3.3. Connect the coolant bleeder hose on the reservoir.
      1. 3.3.1. Connect the coolant bleeder hose -2-  and fit the spring band clamp -1-  on the coolant bleeder hose -2-  .
    4. 3.4. Install supply hose (reservoir to engine) -3-  .
      1. 3.4.1. Connect the coolant hose -3-  to the coolant pipe and secure with the spring clamps on the Henn couplings -5-  .

        The Henn coupling must lock with an audible click. 

      2. 3.4.2. Push on coolant hose -3-  on the thermostat housing and tighten the spring band clamp -4-  .
    Fig 3: Identifying Reservoir Coolant Hoses
    G09827708Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect fuel lines.
    1. 4.1. Clip fuel line into the holder on the coolant reservoir -3-  .
    2. 4.2. Connect fuel pressure line (low pressure) -2-  .

      The plug-in couplings must lock with an audible click. 

      Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Line Connections
      G09827709Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.