How to change coolant expansion tank on NISSAN Interstar Platform/Chassis – replacement guide

Open the bonnet.

Use a fender protection cover to avoid damaging the paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Lift the vehicle using a vehicle lift or place it over an inspection pit.

Prepare a fluid drain pan.

Clean the area where the hose is connected to the oil cooler. Use a nylon brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.

Disconnect the hose from the oil cooler after releasing the hose clamp. Use combination pliers.

Unscrew the coolant expansion tank cap.

Clean the tip of the oil cooler where the hose attaches. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.

Connect the hose to the oil cooler. Use combination pliers.

Lower the vehicle.

Disconnect the hoses from the expansion tank. Use hose clamp pliers. Use hose removal pliers.

Unscrew the coolant expansion tank fastener. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.

Remove the fastening bolt.

Remove the coolant expansion tank, releasing it from its bracket.

Install the new coolant expansion tank on its bracket until it clicks on.

Install the fastening bolt.

Tighten the expansion tank fastener. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.

Clean the expansion tank hoses. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray. Remove the paper towels.

Connect the hoses to the expansion tank. Use hose clamp pliers.