Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement Pontiac/Buick

1. Disconnect the right side upper diagonal brace. Refer to Upper Diagonal Brace in Body Front End.
2. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly. Refer to Air Filter Element and Air Cleaner Assembly in Engine Controls.
3. Disconnect the overflow hose from the radiator.
4. Disconnect the front upper retainer from coolant reservoir and front fender upper rail.
5. Remove the coolant reservoir retainer clips and reservoir.
6. Clean the coolant reservoir with soap and water and rinse with clean water.

1. Install the reservoir with retainer clips.
2. Connect the front upper retainer to coolant reservoir and front fender upper rail.
3. Lubricate reservoir hose with clean water and route it up to radiator overflow fitting.
4. Connect the clamp to the reservoir hose.
5. Connect the reservoir hose and clamp to the radiator overflow fitting.
6. Install the air cleaner and the duct assembly. Refer to Air Filter Element and Air Cleaner Assembly in Engine Controls.
7. Connect the right side upper diagonal brace. Refer to Upper Diagonal Brace in Body Front End.

Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement Chevrolet/Oldsmobile

1. Remove the reservoir hose clamp and the hose (4) from the radiator overflow neck fitting.
2. Remove the nut (1) from the shock tower stud (6).
3. Remove the front upper retainer (3) from the coolant recovery reservoir and the upper rail of the front fender.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (2) from the lower retainer (5) and the shock tower stud.
5. Clean the recovery reservoir with soap and water. Rinse the reservoir with clean water.

1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir (2) to the lower retainer (5) on the fender and the shock tower stud (6).
2. Install the front upper retainer (3) to the coolant recovery reservoir and the upper rail of the front fender.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the nut (1) to the shock tower stud.

Tighten
Tighten the shock tower stud nut to 3.3 N·m (29 lb in).

4. Lubricate the reservoir hose with clean water. Route the hose up to the radiator neck overflow fitting.
5. Install the reservoir hose and clamp (4), with the clamp tabs down, to the radiator overflow fitting on the radiator filler neck. The hose end must be flush against the radiator filler neck. Seat the clamp squarely between the radiator filler neck and the flared end of the fitting.