Colorado 2WD L5-3.5L VIN 6 (2005)
Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Partially drain the coolant.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the coolant overflow hose (6) from the coolant recovery reservoir (5).
4. Remove the bolt (4) securing the coolant recovery reservoir (5) to the coolant recovery reservoir bracket.
5. Remove the radiator vent hose from the coolant recovery reservoir.
6. Remove the bolt securing the coolant recovery reservoir (5) to the front wheel house panel.
7. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
2. Install the retaining bolt to the front wheelhouse panel.
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Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the radiator vent hose to the coolant recovery reservoir.
4. Install the bolt (4) securing the coolant recovery reservoir (5) to the coolant recovery reservoir bracket.
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Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (88 inch lbs.).
5. Install the overflow hose (6) to the coolant recovery reservoir (5).
