Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement



Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 4.2L engine or to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 5.3L engine.




2. Remove the accumulator. Refer to Air Conditioning Accumulator Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the coolant hoses from the coolant recovery reservoir and plug the hoses and the coolant recovery reservoir outlets with suitable plugs (2).
4. Remove the nut and bolt securing the coolant recovery reservoir.
5. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the coolant recovery reservoir bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).

3. Install the coolant recovery reservoir nut.

Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).

4. Install the coolant hose to the coolant recovery reservoir (2).
5. Install the accumulator. Refer to Air Conditioning Accumulator Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 4.2L engine or to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 5.3L engine.