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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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Coolant reservoir cap

I posted this in the tech garage but did not get any responses there. So I am reposting it here. Please advise.

I tried to open the coolant reservoir cap to add some coolant. I am able to get the cap to turn. It becomes loose, but does not come out. I tried pulling it quite hard, but looks like it has two small metal clips that hold the reservoir. Is there any trick to popping this open?

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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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a little help here....
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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No trick, just be a man and pull that thing off.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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It will turn abit, then you need to push down and turn it a bit more.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by QBallz
It will turn abit, then you need to push down and turn it a bit more.
ah! so that's the trick. will do do tomorrow. thanks...
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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No trick, just be a man and pull that thing off.
i tried it pretty hard the first time around. infact the whole car was shaking when I tried to yank it. just didn't want to break that piece of plastic and end up paying $$$ to fix it.

anyways, looks like there is a trick after all. thanks.
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