How to Replace Radiator Overflow Bottle 00-07 Ford Focus

Difficulty: Beginner · About 15 min · Ford Focus

Replace the coolant overflow bottle on a 2000-2007 Ford Focus.

Steps

1. Remove the old overflow bottle

   Remove its 11mm bolt, squeeze the smaller hose clamp's teeth with locking pliers and slide it back, pry the hose off with a flat blade screwdriver, squeeze the large hose clamp's teeth and slide it back, twist the hose off halfway while locking the pliers onto the clip, remove the hose, then remove the bottle.

2. Install the new overflow bottle

   Insert it, set the hose into place, remove the locking pliers and slide the clamp up, place the remaining hoses on and slide their clamps up, push the bottle onto its clip, insert the 11mm bolt, then refill it.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.