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Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement



Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Inlet (LZ9)
Tools Required
^ J38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

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.





1. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the engine using the J38185.
2. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the engine.





3. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J38185.
4. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
5. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
2. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J38185.





3. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the engine.
4. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the engine using the J38185.
5. Fill the Cooling System. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.