Removing Reservoir

→ 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.

1. Pull vent lines -1 and 2-  off the bleeder valve.
   Fig 1: Identifying Coolant And Tank Vent Lines

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2. Remove coolant level sensor.
   1. 2.1. Pull off the cable plug -1-  , turn the coolant level sensor -2-  90° anti-clockwise and pull it out.
      Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Level Sensor

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3. Remove bleeder valve -1-  .
   1. 3.1. Unscrew tapping screw -2-  .
      Fig 3: Identifying Bleeder Valve

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   2. 3.2. Pull off the bleeder valve -1-  by releasing the locking lug -arrow  using a screwdriver -2-  .
      Fig 4: Releasing Locking Lug Using Screwdriver

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4. Disconnect coolant hoses.
   1. 4.1. Remove spring clamp -2-  (-top arrow-  ) and pull off coolant hose -1-  .
   2. 4.2. Engage spring clamp -2-  .
   3. 4.3. Release quick connector -bottom arrow-  and pull it off.
      Fig 5: Locating Coolant Supply Hose To Coolant Regulator Housing

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5. Disconnect coolant pipe -2-  .
   1. 5.1. Open clips -1-  .
   2. 5.2. Set coolant pipe -2-  aside.
      Fig 6: Identifying Rear Coolant Pipe And Clips

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6. Remove the reservoir -1-  .
   1. 6.1. Unscrew M6 screw -2-  .
      Fig 7: Identifying Reservoir Screw

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7. Remove the reservoir -1-  (-arrow-  ).
   Fig 8: Removing Reservoir

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