Removing Coolant Reservoir

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding
→ Avoid contact with hot fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information

After pulling off the hoses, close off all openings immediately using commercially available rubber stoppers.

When fitting parts, do not remove stoppers until shortly before installation.

Fig 1: Coolant Reservoir Components Location

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Component overview of coolant reservoir

1	Coolant reservoir
2	Connector for water level sensor
3	Fastening screw for coolant reservoir
4	Breather hose
5	Coolant hose
6	Bleeder valve bracket

Drain the coolant reservoir -1- using suction.
Remove the bleeder valve bracket -6- from the coolant reservoir -1- .
Slide the hose clamp back and pull the breather hose -4- off the coolant reservoir.
Unscrew fastening screw -3- .
Remove coolant reservoir -1- from the guides -7- by pulling it towards the centre -arrow- .

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Removing coolant reservoir
Release and pull off electric plug connection -2- from the water level sensor.
Clamp off the coolant hose -5- .
Release locking mechanism on the coolant hose and pull the coolant hose -5- off the coolant reservoir.