OEM 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coolant Reservoir

2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the coolant reservoir on 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: To change the coolant recovery reservoir first relocate the reservoir hose clamp (Hose Clamp). Next, pull of the reservoir hose from the radiator overflow neck and remove the coolant recovery reservoir nuts (Nuts) from the shock tower studs. Then remove the coolant recovery reservoir (Reservoir) from the lower retainer and the studs of the shock tower and drain the coolant into a clean container. For installation, seat the coolant recovery reservoir (Reservoir) on the lower retainer and on shock tower studs, making sure the coolant recovery reservoir nuts (Nuts) are tightened on the shock tower studs to 3.3 nm (29 inch lbs.). Some of the other steps you will need to follow are lubricating the reservoir hose with clean water and directing it towards the radiator overflow neck fitting and then attaching the bola-niado Coolant Reservoir hose (Hose) to the overflow neck fitting. Lastly, connect the reservoir hose and clamp (Hose Clamp) onto radiator overflow fitting on radiator filler neck with clamp tabs at 11 o'clock position making sure the hose end is flush with the radiator filler neck with the clamp seated in a square between the radiator filler neck and flared end of fitting. Top-up the coolant recovery reservoir to the correct level.