Coolant Recovery Press Container: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the recovery hose to container.
  2. Position the recovery container on the frame rail (Fig 1 ).
  3. Install the upper attaching screw and tighten to 7 N.m (60 in. lbs.).
  4. Raise the vehicle on hoist.
    Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Recovery Container
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  5. Install the lower attaching screws and tighten to 8.5 N.m (75 in. lbs.).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Add coolant to container as necessary (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING SYSTEM FILLING ).
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