Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement

Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LY7) (3.6L)

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair).




2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the outlet hose (2) from the surge tank (1).
3. Loosen the bolt on the bracket which secures the surge tank outlet hose to the engine.
4. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the surge tank outlet hose from the thermostat assembly.
5. Remove the surge tank outlet hose/pipe from the engine.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the surge tank outlet hose/pipe to the engine.
2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the surge tank outlet hose to the thermostat assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the bolt to the bracket securing the surge tank outlet pipe to the engine and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




4. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the outlet hose (2) to the surge tank (1).
5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair).