GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Aveo 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1241824 Size: SH
  1. Drain the engine coolant to below the level of the surge tank.
  2. Loosen the overflow hose clamps and disconnect the overflow hose from the top of the surge tank.
  3. Remove the tank attaching nuts.
  4. Remove the tank from the vehicle.
  5. Clean the inside and the outside of the surge tank and the surge tank cap with soap and water.
  6. Rinse the surge tank and the cap thoroughly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1241826 Size: SH
  1. Install the surge tank to the vehicle.

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

  2. Secure the surge tank with the attaching nuts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  3. Connect the overflow hose to the surge tank.
  4. Secure the overflow hose to the surge tank with the hose clamps.
  5. Fill the surge tank with the coolant to the center ridge, or to the MAX mark.