OEM 2009 GMC Canyon Coolant Reservoir

2009 GMC Canyon Coolant Reservoir Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the coolant reservoir on 2009 GMC Canyon?

  A: Start by draining half of the coolant when replacing the reservoir. Take the air cleaner assembly out first. Start by detaching the coolant overflow hose from the Coolant Reservoir then remove the bolt which holds the Coolant Reservoir to its bracket. Start by disconnecting the radiator vent hose from the Coolant Reservoir. After that remove the bolt that secures the Coolant Reservoir to the front wheel house panel to take out the Coolant Reservoir. During installation position the Coolant Reservoir on the front wheelhouse panel while securing it with a retaining bolt which needs tightening to 12 nm (106 lb in). Fasten the radiator vent hose to the Coolant Reservoir before installing the bolt that holds the Coolant Reservoir to its bracket and torque the nut to 10 nm (88 lb in). Reattach the overflow hose to the Coolant Reservoir then reinstall the air cleaner assembly. Finally, fill the cooling system.