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Jim M Posted on Sep 29, 2014

How do you replace the coolant reservoir? - 2003 Buick Park Avenue

  • Jim M Sep 29, 2014

    Does the replacement tank requir a different cap? The old cap does not thread onto the new tank.

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Remove a couple bolts holding it on

  • Anonymous Sep 29, 2014

    If you went to a dealers parts dept with your Vin # & got the part your old cap will fit or it may come with a cap just like it left the factory with

  • Jim M Sep 29, 2014

    I did get it from the Buick dealer, but the opening is not molded like the original. It has to be cut or opened up with a hole saw, which I was reluctant to do if the old cap won't thread on. May have to go back to dealer and have them look?

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