Removal and Installation - Degas Bottle

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Removal

1. 1
   
   
   Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the degas bottle cap 2-3 turns, then remove the degas bottle cap.

   

2. 2
   Using common tools, pinch off the lower coolant hoses and drain the engine coolant from the degas bottle.
   Use common service equipment: fluid suction gun
   Use common service equipment: locking pliers

   

3. 3
   Loosen the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
   Use the common equipment: hose clamp removal and installation tool.

   

4. 4
   
   

   1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)

   2. Loosen the bolt and move the degas bottle support bracket aside.
      Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)

   

5. 5
   
   

   1. Release the tabs and remove the degas bottle.

   2. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose.
      Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.

   

Installation

1. 1
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. 2
   Fill the degas bottle with the recommended coolant mixture to the fill level.
   Refer to: Specifications (303-03C Engine Cooling, Specifications).