Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LE5, L61) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LNF) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill)).




2. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp using J 38185 .
3. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
4. Remove the underhood junction block and bracket. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement (Removal and Replacement)




5. Lift the surge tank and reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp using J 38185 .
6. Remove the surge tank outlet hose.




7. Disconnect the coolant level sensor electrical connector.
8. Remove the surge tank.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the surge tank.
2. Connect the coolant level sensor electrical connector.




3. With the surge tank raised, install the surge tank outlet hose.
4. Reposition the hose clamp using J 38185 to secure the hose.
5. Install the underhood junction block and bracket. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement (Removal and Replacement)




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