Chevrolet Sonic - Replace Coolant Reservoir/Expansion Tank/Radiator Surge Tank

Warning
Do this at your own risk
I will not be held liable for anyone/anything

Caution
If you open the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot, then
1. The cap will shoot up
2. Hot coolant will erupt
3. You (and anyone else around) will be making a trip to the burn unit

Dispose used coolant properly (lawfully).

I am replacing the coolant reservoir in my 13 Chevy Sonic. It cracked and started to leak coolant. The Sonic is a 1.8L but the process is the same on a 1.4L.

I replaced it with a Dorman OE Solutions Coolant Recovery Tank
Part Number: 603-386
Links are below
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/...
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-603-386...

Intro, Warnings, Things Needed: (00:00)
Leak location: (00:55)
Lift vehicle: (01:20)
Wait for the engine to cool: (02:36)
Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover: (02:57)
Drain the radiator (I did not drain it): (05:59)
Open the hood: (07:12)
Put a drain pan under the car: (07:35)
Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap: (07:50)
Disconnect the 2 hoses: (08:16)
Remove coolant reservoir/surge tank: (11:17)
Install new coolant reservoir: (12:22)
Reconnect the 2 hoses: (13:00)
Add coolant: (14:07)
Remove the drain pan: (17:12)
Close the hood: (17:23)
Wash lower cover: (17:50)
Reinstall the lower cover: (18:31)
Lower the car: (21:05)
Clean up: (22:34)
Comparison/Leak location: (24:12)