Easy way to change the expansion tank

[stevensred5]

I need to do mine..... A few questions I've looked at lots of photos of the bottle from all angles, can someone explain why the entire assembly doesn't simply slide/lift into the boot side of the bulkhead with the plastic manifold (when all the bolts are removed)?? with all the hoses still connected, why would I need to unclip the hoses on the engine side when there are clips & separate hoses on the boot side and it looks like the oil filler hose detaches from the underside of the bottle.

[clickman]

It's too tight on the engine side to pull into the rear trunk, at least with the hose on the passenger side still connected. Once that one's loose, you can do it, with some effort.

With respect to the OP's method of cutting the part, somehow that doesn't sit right with me. Esp. when there's a way to do it without having to butcher parts that stay in the car.

For example, My DIY:

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