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Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement



Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain 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).
2. Remove the underhood electrical center.




3. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185.
4. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the engine.




5. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp using J 38185.
6. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.




7. Remove surge tank nut.
8. Lift surge tank and reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp using J 38185.
9. Remove surge tank outlet hose.

Installation Procedure




1. Route the surge tank outlet hose and install the surge tank outlet hose to the engine.
2. Reposition the hose clamp at the engine to secure the hose using J 38185.




3. With the surge tank raised, install the surge tank outlet hose.
4. Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Install the surge tank nut.

Tighten the surge tank nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Install the underhood electrical center.




7. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
8. Reposition the hose clamp using J 38185 to secure the hose.
9. 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).