Expansion tank viscous coupling

EXPANSION TANK VISCOUS COUPLING

Service repair no - 26.15.01 Service repair no - 26.25.19

Remove Remove

• WARNING: Do not remove expansion tank
• filler cap when engine is hot. The cooling
• system is pressurised and personal
• scalding could result.

1. Remove expansion tank filler cap by slowly turning it anti-clockwise. Pause to allow pressure to escape then continue to turn in same direction and remove.
2. Position container to collect any coolant spillage.
3. Loosen clip securing radiator hose to expansion tank.
4. Release radiator hose from expansion tank.
5. Loosen clip securing coolant hose to underside of expansion tank.
6. Release coolant hose from expansion tank.
7. Remove overflow pipe from expansion tank.
8. Remove clamping bolt from expansion tank mounting bracket and collect nut and washer.
9. Lift mounting bracket clamp and remove expansion tank.

Refit

10. Fit expansion tank to mounting bracket.
11. Fit and tighten nut and bolt securing expansion tank to mounting bracket.
12. Fit overflow pipe to expansion tank.
13. Connect coolant hose to underside of expansion tank and secure with clip.
14. Connect radiator hose to expansion tank and secure with clip.
15. Remove container.
16. Top-up engine coolant.
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.

2. Remove 2 screws securing radiator top mountings to fan upper cowl.
3. Release 2 clips securing fan upper cowl to lower cowl.
4. Remove fan upper cowl.