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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 SLS 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1334992 Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Disconnect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector and reposition aside.
  3. Using the J 38185 , disengage and reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp.
  4. Disconnect the surge tank outlet hose.
  5. Using the J 38185 , disengage and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp.
  6. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose.

    7. Object Number: 1334991 Size: SH
  7. Remove the surge tank bolt.
  8. Remove the surge tank nut.
  9. Remove the surge tank.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1334991 Size: SH
  1. Install the surge tank.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the surge tank nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  3. Install the surge tank bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1334992 Size: SH

    Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

  4. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
  5. Using the J 38185 , reposition the hose clamp to secure the surge tank inlet hose.
  6. Connect the surge tank outlet hose.
  7. Using the J 38185 , reposition the hose clamp to secure the surge tank outlet hose.
  8. Connect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector.
  9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.