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Turn the black reservoir lid counter clockwise and lift it out. It can be very tight sometimes and if you have to do it when the engine is hot, cover it with a towel or something, as steam will come shooting out as soon as you release the pressure and you WILL get burned.

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Q: How do you open the coolant reservoir on a 1996 jetta?
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