Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair

Degas Bottle

Material:

Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: To avoid personal injury, do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Release the pressure in the cooling system by slowly turning the pressure relief cap one half turn counterclockwise. When the pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
2. Using hose clamp pliers, clamp the coolant return hose.
3. Using a suitable suction device, siphon the coolant from the degas bottle.
4. Remove the air cleaner element. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
5. Disconnect the degas bottle inlet coolant hose from the radiator.
6. Remove the clip and disconnect the coolant return hose quick connect coupling from the degas bottle.
7. Remove the 2 bolts and the degas bottle/lower air cleaner housing assembly.
^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Fill the degas bottle.