Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Warning in the Preface section.
- Drain the engine coolant to below the level of the surge tank.
- Loosen the return hose clamp and disconnect the return hose from the top of the surge tank.
- Loosen the throttle body hose clamp and disconnect the throttle body hose from the top of the surge tank.
- Loosen the feed hose clamp and disconnect the feed hose from the bottom of the surge tank.
- Remove the surge tank attaching bolt.
- Remove the surge tank from the support mount.
Warning: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Clean the inside and the outside of the surge tank and the surge tank cap with soap and water.
- Rinse the surge tank and the cap thoroughly.
Installation Procedure
- Install the surge tank to the support mount.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Secure the surge tank with the attaching bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the surge tank attaching bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Connect the return hose and the throttle body hose to the top of the surge tank.
- Connect the feed hose to the bottom of the surge tank.
- Secure the return hose, the throttle body hose, and the feed hose to the surge tank with the hose clamps.
- Fill the surge tank with the coolant to the center ridge, or to the MAX mark.