Q: Coolant reserve tank removal.

asked by on December 24, 2016

At the bottom of the coolant reservoir tank there is a spout at the base that has a plastic ring. On the hose connecting to this tank there is a connector with four prongs. How do I remove this pronged connector from the tank?!?
My car has an automatic transmission.

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