GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 2099257  Size: MF

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Preliminary Procedures

    Warning: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
  2. Remove the radiator surge tank inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement
  3. Remove the radiator surge tank outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement

1

Protective Cap

2

Radiator Surge Tank Upper Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
8 N·m (71 lb in)

3

Radiator Surge Tank Side Nut

Tighten
8 N·m (71 lb in)

4

Radiator Surge Tank