GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2007
🢒
Cobalt
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Engine
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Engine Cooling
🢒 Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp using
J 38185
.
Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
Remove the underhood junction block and bracket. Refer to
Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement
Lift the surge tank and reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp using
J 38185
.
Remove the surge tank outlet hose.
Disconnect the coolant level sensor electrical connector.
Remove the surge tank.
Installation Procedure
Install the surge tank.
Connect the coolant level sensor electrical connector.
With the surge tank raised, install the surge tank outlet hose.
Reposition the hose clamp using
J 38185
to secure the hose.
Install the underhood junction block and bracket. Refer to
Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement
Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
Reposition the hose clamp using
J 38185
to secure the hose.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.