Removing coolant reservoir cap

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Rick Cowan, Oct 21, 2022.

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  1. Rick Cowan

    Rick Cowan New Member

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    Would love to know how one removes the coolant reservoir cap. A tab sticking down into a slot in the tank collar prevents cap from rotating. I've tried pushing and pulling to no avail. I'm sure it's something simple but I can't figure it out!
     
    #1 Rick Cowan, Oct 21, 2022
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    most reservoir caps you just have to pull up to pop open.
     
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    Is it different from the cap on a 3rd-generation (on which you merely have to turn it counterclockwise forcefully enough to overcome the detent it has at its fully-closed position)?
     
    #3 CR94, Oct 21, 2022
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    Which coolant reservoir are you referring to, the ICE or the Inverter? On my 2022 the ICE is like the radiator caps of old (push down and turn at the same time), the Inverter seems to click into place, so you need to overcome the resistance to the tab when you turn it (no need to press down on that one). Both, of course are “righty tights, lefty lousy).
     
    #4 Doug McC, Oct 22, 2022
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    Never looked under the hood of a Prius V. No clue. Maybe their forum section would help?
     
    #5 AzWxGuy, Oct 22, 2022
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