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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Partially drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 1273252  Size: SH
  4. Remove the coolant overflow hose (6) from the coolant recovery reservoir (5).
  5. Remove the bolt (4) securing the coolant recovery reservoir (5) to the coolant recovery reservoir bracket.
  6. Remove the radiator vent hose from the coolant recovery reservoir.
  7. Remove the bolt securing the coolant recovery reservoir (5) to the front wheel house panel.
  8. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1273252  Size: SH
  1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the retaining bolt to the front wheelhouse panel and tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
  4. Install the radiator vent hose to the coolant recovery reservoir.
  5. Install the bolt (4) securing the coolant recovery reservoir (5) to the coolant recovery reservoir bracket.
  6. Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  7. Install the overflow hose (6) to the coolant recovery reservoir (5).
  8. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.