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Radiator Surge Tank Replacement for Buick Riviera 1998

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner Assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls

  2. Object Number: 69933  Size: SH
  3. Drain the coolant from the surge tank. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  4. Object Number: 69937  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the clamps and the hoses.

  6. Object Number: 69940  Size: SH
  7. Remove the fasteners retaining the reservoir.
  8. Lift the reservoir and disconnect the coolant level sensor connector.
  9. Remove the surge tank.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 69940  Size: SH
  1. Connect the low coolant level sensor electrical connector.
  2. Install the surge tank in position in the vehicle.
  3. Install the fasteners.

  4. Object Number: 69937  Size: SH
  5. Connect the hoses and clamps to the surge tank.
  6. Refill the surge tank with coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  7. Install the air cleaner Assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls