Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement L26, LY7
Removal Procedure
- Reposition the coolant reservoir hose clamp (1) aside at the radiator overflow fitting.
- Remove the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator overflow fitting.
- Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose support retainer from the electrical harness.
- Remove the coolant reservoir nuts (2) from the shock tower studs.
- Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (3) from the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.
- Drain the coolant from the recovery reservoir into a clean container.
Installation Procedure
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir (3) to the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the nuts (2) to the shock tower studs.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 3.3 N·m (29 lb in).
- Lubricate the reservoir hose with clean water. Route the hose to the radiator overflow neck fitting.
Important: 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.
- Install the coolant reservoir hose (1) to the radiator overflow fitting.
- Connect the coolant reservoir hose support retainer to the electrical harness.
- Position the coolant reservoir hose clamp to the radiator overflow fitting.
- Fill the coolant recovery reservoir to the proper level.