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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 1215599  Size: SH
  3. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185 .
  4. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.

  5. Object Number: 1202387  Size: SH
  6. Flex the surge tank mounting tabs outward to release the surge tank from the bracket.
  7. Disconnect the coolant level sensor wire harness connector.

  8. Object Number: 1202397  Size: SH
  9. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185 .
  10. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank.
  11. Remove the surge tank.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1202397  Size: SH
  1. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank.
  2. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185 .
  3. Connect the coolant level sensor wire harness connector.

  4. Object Number: 1335061  Size: SH
  5. Tilt the surge tank and lead the weld seam on the surge tank under the ribs at the rear of the mounting bracket.

  6. Object Number: 1202387  Size: SH
  7. Press down on the surge tank to engage the mounting tabs.
  8. Important: The tabs must lock into the mounting bracket.

  9. Pull upward on the surge tank to ensure that the tabs are engaged.

  10. Object Number: 1215599  Size: SH
  11. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
  12. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185 .
  13. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  14. Install the surge tank cap.