Powertrain

Coolant Expansion Tank

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
0102030405043N·mlb·ft
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Item Part Number Description
1 8N029 Overflow hose
2 W701107 Coolant expansion tank bolt (2 required)
3 8C045 Coolant expansion tank

Removal and Installation
  1. Using a suitable suction device, siphon the coolant from the coolant expansion tank.
  2. Disconnect the overflow hose from the coolant expansion tank.
  3. Remove the 2 coolant expansion tank bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 4 N·m.
  4. Lift and remove the coolant expansion tank.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  6. Fill the coolant expansion tank. Refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding for the recommended coolant mixture and fill level.

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