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Installing Reservoir For Coolant

WARNING: Caustic fluids
  • Danger of chemical burns

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

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→ 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.

  1. Install coolant reservoir.
    1. 1.1. Guide reservoir into the engine compartment and slide it into the holders.
    2. 1.2. Screw in and tighten the collar nut.

      → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) 

  2. Install engine coolant level sensor -2-  .

    Insert the sensor -2-  into the reservoir and connect the cable plug.

    Fig 1: Installing Engine Coolant Level Sensor
    G09827718Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    To facilitate assembly of coolant pipes and hoses, smear with Kluberplus S06-100 assembly gel.

  3. Install coolant hoses.
    1. 3.1. Check the O-ring on the large coolant hose -2-  for damage and replace it if necessary. Fit spring clamps on the mounts.
    2. 3.2. Press the coolant hose -2-  firmly into the mounts. The coolant hose must lock with an audible click in both connection pieces. Pull to check that the connection is secure.
      Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hoses And Reservoir Installation Position
      G09827719Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 3.3. Install supply hose -3-  . Attach the hose and tighten the spring band clamp.
      Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Supply Hose And Left Henn Coupling
      G09827720Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fit coolant hoses at the coolant reservoir -1-  .
    1. 4.1. Connect the supply hose from the radiator -2-  to the coolant reservoir and clip it in at the holder.
    2. 4.2. Connect the overflow hose -3-  to the coolant reservoir.
      Fig 4: Identifying Reservoir Coolant Hoses
      G09827721Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.