GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Generic
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2005
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Unit Repair
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Engine
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Engine Cooling
🢒 Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Drain the coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Flex the surge tank mounting tabs outward to release the surge tank from the bracket.
Remove the surge tank from the surge tank bracket.
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 left headlamp assembly. Refer to
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the
J 38185
.
Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the radiator.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank hose clip.
Remove the surge tank outlet hose clamps from the surge tank outlet hose.
Installation Procedure
Install the surge tank outlet hose clamps to the surge tank outlet hose.
Install the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank hose clip.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the surge tank outlet hose to the radiator.
Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the
J 38185
.
Install the left headlamp assembly. Refer to
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
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
.
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.
Fill the coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.