Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair

Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (LS4-5.3L)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp aside at the radiator overflow fitting.
3. Disconnect the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator overflow hose.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir nuts from the shock tower studs.
5. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir from the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.
6. Drain the coolant from the coolant recovery reservoir into a clean container.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir to the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the nuts to the shock tower studs and tighten to3.3 Nm (29 lb in).
3. Lubricate the reservoir hose with clean water. Install the coolant reservoir hose to the radiator overflow hose.
4. Position the coolant reservoir hose clamp to the radiator overflow hose fitting.
5. Install the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Fill the coolant recovery reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LGD Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LGD, 9C1, 9C3, GE47716 Fill) (Service and Repair).