Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir (3) to the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the nuts (2) to the shock tower studs.
Tighten
Tighten the coolant recovery reservoir retaining nuts to 3.3 N.m (29 lb in).
- Lubricate the reservoir hose with clean water. Route the hose to the radiator overflow neck fitting.
- Install the coolant reservoir hose (1), to the radiator overflow 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.
- Reposition the coolant reservoir hose clamp to the radiator overflow fitting.
- Fill the coolant recovery reservoir to the proper level.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.