Removing Coolant Reservoir

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding
→ Avoid contact with hot fluid.

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Disconnect electric line -1- .
1. 1.1 Release and disconnect cable plug -2- .
2. 1.2 Unclip clip -3- and set electric line -1- aside.
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Electric line
Loosen coolant reservoir -1- from the strut.
1. 2.1 Release and disconnect cable plug -2- .
2. 2.2 Loosen spring band clamp -3- using > VAS 6890 - Spring Band Clamp Pliers and pull off coolant hose -4- .
3. 2.3 Catch escaping coolant and close off line connections using suitable stoppers.
4. 2.4 Unscrew screws on holder -5- .
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Coolant reservoir on strut
Remove strut -1- .
1. 3.1 Unscrew nut on line bracket -2- .
2. 3.2 Unscrew screws on strut -3- .
  1. 3.2.1 Replace screws.
3. 3.3 Lift up strut -1- and disengage coolant reservoir from the holder.
4. 3.4 Remove strut -1- .
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Strut
Remove coolant reservoir -1- .
1. 4.1 Lift up coolant reservoir -1- so that the coolant hose is accessible.
2. 4.2 Release safety clip -2- on the quick connector and pull off coolant hose -3- .
3. 4.3 Catch escaping coolant and close off line connections using suitable stoppers.
4. 4.4 Remove coolant reservoir -1- .

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Coolant reservoir