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Replacing Tank Assembly/Reserve Tank

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by WesX, May 23, 2016.

  1. BEL

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    Sorry, see next thread...
     
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    OK, so my 2009 (Generation 2) Prius Base with 85K miles was in an accident (front collision) which took out the entire front end (radiator, condenser, cooling fans, bumper, lights, and some right side structural supports to the radiator support assembly. I fixed it all myself! But I still have a coolant leak which I found between the auxiliary coolant reservoir to the HV Inverter /
    Converter unit. It is coming from where the white auxiliary reservoir tank is inserted into the HV Inverter / Converter housing. Obviously some sealant material needs to be applied to the leaky spot. I suspect that the thread poster's leak may be in the same location. I am wondering what the repair instructions are for my fix? I am trying to avoid paying Toyota for the 2 day online repair manual access.
     
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    There's a seal between the inverter coolant reservoir and inverter. Here's some info about the seal (including part number) Reservoir/Overflow Inverter Tank Leak?? | PriusChat

    It also has picture of tank so that you know how to unbolt and pull it out. Then you just have to figure out how much space you need to remove the reservoir.

    Here's Hobbits info on how to lift up the inverter Spring maintenance that (or part of it) might be needed and should be enough to get access to remove the reservoir.