Radiator Surge Tank Replacement LD8

Tools Required

J 43181 Quick Connect Release Tool

1. Partially drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .



2. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose (2) from the surge tank (1).



3. Remove the secondary AIR relay bracket mounting nuts (2).
4. Remove the secondary AIR relay bracket (1).



5. Remove the surge tank mounting retainer (3) and nuts (2).
6. Remove the surge tank (1) from the mounting studs.
7. Using J 43181 , release the quick connect fitting at the surge tank outlet hose.



8. Disconnect the connector (2) from the coolant level sensor.

1. Connect the connector (2) to the coolant level sensor.
2. Position the surge tank outlet hose and the quick connect fitting with the surge tank and press to engage.

Verify the quick connect fitting is fully seated.




3. Position the surge tank (1) on the mounting studs.



4. Install the secondary AIR relay bracket (1) over the studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the 2 secondary AIR relay bracket nuts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

6. Install the surge tank nuts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

7. Install the surge tank retainer.



8. Connect the surge tank inlet hose (2) to the surge tank (1).
9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .