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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 221645 Size: SH
  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator.

    3. Object Number: 221646 Size: SH
  3. Remove the accelerator and cruise control servo cable bolts, if equipped with a 5.7L engine.
  4. Reposition the accelerator and cruise control servo cable adjuster, if equipped with a 5.7L engine.

    5. Object Number: 221653 Size: SH
  5. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir bolt.

    6. Object Number: 221650 Size: SH
  6. Remove the wiring harness rosebud clip from the reservoir neck.
  7. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.

    8. Object Number: 221663 Size: SH
  8. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the reservoir.
  9. Clean the coolant recovery reservoir with soap and water. Thoroughly rinse the reservoir.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 221663 Size: SH
  1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose to the reservoir.
  2. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.

    3. Object Number: 221650 Size: SH
  3. Install the wiring harness rosebud clip to the reservoir neck.

    4. Object Number: 221653 Size: SH
  4. Install the coolant recovery reservoir bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the coolant recovery reservoir bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 221646 Size: SH
  5. Position the accelerator and cruise control servo cable adjuster, if equipped with a 5.7L engine.
  6. Install the accelerator and cruise control servo cable bolts, if equipped with a 5.7L engine.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the accelerator and cruise control servo cable adjuster bolts to 7.5 N·m (66 lb in).


    Object Number: 221645 Size: SH
  7. Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose to the radiator.
  8. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  9. Add engine coolant to the FULL COLD mark on the reservoir.