[ceta4zng]

Hi all -- car is spraying out some coolant from the small hose that runs from the top of the radiator back to the coolant reservoir. Looks like the connection is two pieces so it would seem it is only an o-ring issue. Anybody have instructions on removing that cap? Seems simple enough (gently pry back tabs) but don't want to make a bigger leak due to secret step that I failed to take.

The part number is on the hose but it is the connection that is the issue.

 

[Photodude]

Tabs holding this elbow piece in place are below the o-ring. You will need to remove upper radiator hose and squeeze them to remove. Chances are this elbow is so brittle it will just break when attempting to remove. In any case, even if you’re lucky and manage to get it out in one piece, you shouldn’t try to re-use it with new o-ring. This thing is like $10 max, at the dealer.