Surge Tank Replacement

Surge Tank Replacement
Tools Required
^ J38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure
1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.





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





4. Flex the surge tank mounting tabs outward to release the surge tank from the bracket.
5. Disconnect the coolant level sensor wire harness connector.





6. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J38185.
7. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank.
8. Remove the surge tank.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank.
2. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J38185.
3. Connect the coolant level sensor wire harness connector.





4. Tilt the surge tank and lead the weld seam on the surge tank under the ribs at the rear of the mounting bracket.





5. Press down on the surge tank to engage the mounting tabs.

6. Important: The tabs must lock into the mounting bracket.

Pull upward on the surge tank to ensure that the tabs are engaged.





7. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
8. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J38185.
9. Fill the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
10. Install the surge tank cap.