Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement

Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Inlet

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Caution: With a pressurized cooling system, the coolant temperature in the radiator can be considerably higher than the boiling point of the solution at atmospheric pressure. Removal of the surge tank cap, while the cooling system is hot and under high pressure, causes the solution to boil instantaneously with explosive force. This will cause the solution to spew out over the engine, the fenders, and the person removing the cap. Serious bodily injury may result.

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the surge tank cap.




2. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp using J 38185.
3. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.




4. Unclip the surge tank inlet hose from the underhood junction block bracket.




5. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator.
6. Unclip the surge tank inlet hose from the fuel rail.




7. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp using J 38185.
8. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the engine.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the engine.
2. Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185.




3. Clip the surge tank inlet hose to the fuel rail.
4. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator.




5. Clip the surge tank inlet hose to the underhood junction block bracket.




6. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
7. Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185.
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L (LSJ)) Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5)) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill).