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How to remove the radiator fluid reservoir on an Opel Zafira B

Model: Vauxhall Zafira Zafira B, A05, MK 2 - Years 2005-2011
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video we can see how to change the radiator coolant tank on an Opel Zafira B or on an Opel Astra H (the procedure is the same): the tank is located near the battery and is inserted on a metal side guide, and a kind of clip on the back side. To work better, it is essential to remove the battery, always starting from the negative pole. Using a syringe for bodywork, the youtuber removed all the liquid from inside the tank, and then removed the lower and upper hoses, loosening the clamps. The slide on which the tank is placed has a plastic stopper that can be removed by levering with a small screwdriver, after which the tank can be easily removed for cleaning or replacement.

Posted on 16 June 2024 by ScegliAuto

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