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anyone have the how-tos on replacing a coolant reservoir? thx

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Old 09-20-2002, 05:43 AM
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anyone have the how-tos on replacing a coolant reservoir? thx
Old 09-20-2002, 05:56 AM
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Default it's easy....

after you get some of the coolant out with a turkey baster,

then, undo the 3 phillips screws and pull the container up

then, take a flathead screwdriver and stick it in the coolant level connnector tab and gently pry down until you hear a small click, and slip the connector out

squeeze the spring clamp for the outlet hose and pull it down the hose a bit, then raise it up so you don't leak coolant. and then just slip the hose off.

then put your new bottle in! make sure it's clean...might want to flush it with a little water
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i still have the OEM clamps on.. i never figure out how these work
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yep, that's ok...just get a pair of pliers and squeeze the clamp tabs and pull it down
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Default Your's burst too?

Mine did after owning the car for 2 years and 3 months!!!
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Default sure did, and guess what the replacement part is..

the exact same farking one with same part # !!!!

wtf is going on here...
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i can't get the drain hose off, its got some kinda weird connector
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