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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SRX 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

Radiator Surge Tank Replacement Left Hand Drive

Tools Required

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. Disconnect the low coolant sensor electrical connector.
  10. Remove the surge tank.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the surge tank.

    2. Object Number: 1334991 Size: SH
  2. Connect the low coolant sensor electrical connector.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the surge tank nut.

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

  4. Install the surge tank bolt.

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


    Object Number: 1334992 Size: SH

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

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

Radiator Surge Tank Replacement Right Hand Drive


Object Number: 1858685 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the surge tank outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement .
  2. Remove the surge tank inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement .

1

Surge Tank Mounting Nut (Qty: 1)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

2

Surge Tank Mounting Bolt (Qty: 1)

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

3

Surge Tank