How to remove coolant reservoir? 04 Explorer

[Saik]

I'm trying to remove my coolant reservoir on my V6 2004 Ford Explorer. However the Air Filter housing is blocking one of the bolts, and I have no idea how to move the lower bottom of the air filter so I can access the bolt.

Please help!

 

[Rebel2000]

did you ever figure it out? im having the same problem on my explorer. i had 3 out just to find out i couldnt get to the fourth one by the air intake. it has a leak somewhere and wont hold any fluid at all.

 

[2000StreetRod]

coolant reservoir removal

On my 2000 Sport with the SOHC V6 there are two nuts and two bolts that retain the coolant/washer reservoir assembly. You probably have to remove the air filter enclosure to remove the lower, forward nut.

You probably have to remove the cruise control servo mounting bracket to remove the lower, aft nut that is directly below the servo.

 

[ambrosiaB]

How in the H does the lower part of the air filter housing come out?? oy!

 

[2000StreetRod]

brute force

There are grommets in the base mounting plate.

You first must separate the base by pulling upward and then the side by pulling inward. I use a small pry for separating the base for leverage.

 

[ambrosiaB]

Hallelujah i got it out!!

 

[ambrosiaB]

I want to do a radiator flush but the prestone flush and fill kit cone that is supposed to snap into the raiator fill opening doesn't snap!!! i believe its aftermarket. it says disconnect upper rad. hose if thats not possible. just wondering it thats the case idk my truck has always been difficult. so is this correct? is there a thread you can point me to?