Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement

Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers


Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5)) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .




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. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .




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 Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5)) (Service and Repair) .