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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1263047 Size: SH

    Caution: 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 engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Loosen the overflow hose clamps and disconnect the overflow hoses from the surge tank.
  3. Remove the surge tank attaching nuts.
  4. Remove the surge 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: 1263047 Size: SH
  1. Install the surge tank to the vehicle.

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

  2. Install the surge tank attaching nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the surge tank attaching nuts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  3. Install the overflow hose to the surge tank and tighten the overflow hose clamps.
  4. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .