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Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement L26, L32

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 466475  Size: SH
  1. Reposition the coolant reservoir hose clamp  (1) aside at the radiator overflow fitting.
  2. Remove the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator overflow fitting.
  3. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose support retainer from the electrical harness.
  4. Remove the coolant reservoir nuts (2) from the shock tower studs.
  5. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (3) from the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.
  6. Drain the coolant from the recovery reservoir into a clean container.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 466475  Size: SH
  1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir (3) to the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the nuts (2) to the shock tower studs.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 3.3 N·m (29 lb in).

  5. Lubricate the reservoir hose with clean water. Route the hose to the radiator overflow neck fitting.
  6. 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.

  7. Install the coolant reservoir hose  (1) to the radiator overflow fitting.
  8. Connect the coolant reservoir hose support retainer to the electrical harness.
  9. Position the coolant reservoir hose clamp to the radiator overflow fitting.
  10. Fill the coolant recovery reservoir to the proper level.