GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2006
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Malibu
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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 coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the
J 38185
.
Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
Flex the surge tank mounting tabs outward to release the surge tank from the bracket.
Disconnect the coolant level sensor wire harness connector.
Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the
J 38185
.
Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank.
Remove the surge tank.
Installation Procedure
Install the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank.
Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the
J 38185
.
Connect the coolant level sensor wire harness connector.
Tilt the surge tank and lead the weld seam on the surge tank under the ribs at the rear of the mounting bracket.
Press down on the surge tank to engage the mounting tabs.
Important:
The tabs must lock into the mounting bracket.
Pull upward on the surge tank to ensure that the tabs are engaged.
Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the
J 38185
.
Fill the coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Install the surge tank cap.