Surge Tank Hose Replacement Heater Core to Water Pump

Tools Required

J 43181 Quick Connect Connector Removal Tool

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the air intake tube. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Engine Controls-4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L.
3. Remove the heater and surge tank hoses from the mounting clip.



4. Using the link disconnect the heater and surge tank hoses from the heater core inlet and the outlet.

•	Install the link to the heater core pipes.

•	Close the tool around the heater core pipes.

•	Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.

•	Firmly grasp the hose. Pull the hose forward in order to disengage the hose from the heater core.




5. Remove the surge tank hose from the surge tank.



6. Remove the surge tank hose from the water pump.



7. Remove the surge tank hose.

1. Install the surge tank hose.



2. Install the surge tank hose to the water pump.



3. Install the surge tank hose to the surge tank.



4. Connect the heater and surge tank hoses to the heater core.

Firmly push the quick connect onto the heater core pipe until you hear an audible click.

5. Install the heater and surge tank hoses to the mounting clip.
6. Install the air intake tube. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Engine Controls-4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L.
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
8. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing .

Surge Tank Hose Replacement Surge Tank to Radiator

Tools Required

J 43181 Quick Connector Removal Tool

1. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.



2. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
3. Remove the surge tank inlet hose.

1. Install the surge inlet tank hose.
2. Install the surge inlet tank hose to the surge tank.



3. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.
4. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing .