Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement L26, L32

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.

1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir (3) to the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the nuts (2) to the shock tower studs.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 3.3 N·m (29 lb in).

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

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.

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

Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement LS4

1. Remove the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement .



2. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp aside at the radiator overflow fitting.
3. Disconnect the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator overflow hose.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir nuts from the shock tower studs.
5. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir from the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.
6. Drain the coolant from the coolant recovery reservoir into a clean container.

1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir to the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the nuts to the shock tower studs.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 3.3 N·m (29 lb in).

3. Lubricate the reservoir hose with clean water. Install the coolant reservoir hose to the radiator overflow hose.
4. Position the coolant reservoir hose clamp to the radiator overflow hose fitting.
5. Install the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement .
6. Fill the coolant recovery reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .