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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: 1202387  Size: SH
  3. Flex the surge tank mounting tabs outward to release the surge tank from the bracket.
  4. Remove the surge tank from the surge tank bracket.
  5. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185 .

  6. Object Number: 1202397  Size: SH
  7. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank.
  8. Remove the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  9. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .

  10. Object Number: 1215548  Size: SH
  11. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the radiator.
  12. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  13. Object Number: 1202400  Size: SH
  14. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank hose clip.
  15. Remove the surge tank outlet hose clamps from the surge tank outlet hose.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the surge tank outlet hose clamps to the surge tank outlet hose.

  2. Object Number: 1202400  Size: SH
  3. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank hose clip.
  4. Lower the vehicle.

  5. Object Number: 1215548  Size: SH
  6. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the radiator.
  7. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  8. Install the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.

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

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

  14. Object Number: 1202387  Size: SH
  15. Press down on the surge tank to engage the mounting tabs.
  16. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .