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Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair




Coolant Expansion Tank









Removal and Installation

1. Using a suitable suction device, siphon the coolant from the coolant expansion tank.

2. Disconnect the overflow hose from the coolant expansion tank.

3. Remove the 2 coolant expansion tank bolts.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

4. Lift and remove the coolant expansion tank.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

6. Fill the coolant expansion tank. Refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding for the recommended coolant mixture and fill level.