Removing Coolant Reservoir

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Coolant reservoir

1. 1.1  Release and disconnect cable plug -2-  and set it aside.
2. 1.2  Release and disconnect quick connector -3-  and unclip line -4-  from the coolant reservoir -1-  .
3. 1.3  Catch escaping coolant and close off line connections using suitable stoppers.
4. 1.4  Unscrew screw on coolant reservoir -5-  .
5. 1.5  Remove coolant reservoir -1-  from holders -6-  and position it so that the coolant hoses are accessible.

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Coolant hoses on coolant reservoir

1. 2.1  Loosen spring band clamp -2-  using VAS 6890 - spring band clamp pliers  and pull coolant hose -3-  off the coolant reservoir -1-  .
2. 2.2  Lift up safety clip on the quick connector -4-  and pull coolant hose -5-  off the coolant reservoir -1-  .
3. 2.3  Catch escaping coolant and close off line connections using suitable stoppers.
4. 2.4  Guide coolant reservoir -1-  out of the vehicle.