Removing Coolant Reservoir

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Pull electric connector off the coolant reservoir.

Fig 1: Installing Electric Connector On Coolant Reservoir
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Pull off the three coolant hoses shown.

Fig 2: Locating Coolant Hoses
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Detach the torque support. To do this, unscrew the fastening screw on the torque support bracket and pull it out.

Fig 3: Locating Torque Support Bracket Fastening Screw
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Detach the torque support on the body and swivel upwards.

Fig 4: Removing And Installing Coolant Reservoir On DFI Engines
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Loosen torque support bracket fastening screw at the body. One fastening screw is loosened through the headlight opening. The second screw is accessible from the top. View shows screw on spring dome.

Fig 5: Locating Spring Dome Screw
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Fig 6: Locating Headlight Mounting Screw
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Remove body bracket. Unclip the electric cable.

Fig 7: Locating Electric Cable
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Loosen the fastening screw on the coolant reservoir.

Fig 8: Locating Coolant Reservoir Fastening Screw
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Pull coolant reservoir towards the engine and remove from the holder.

Fig 9: Removing Coolant Reservoir
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