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For 1990-2009 cars only

Radiator Surge Tank Replacement 1.4L/1.5L/1.6L

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1241824  Size: SH
  1. Drain the engine coolant to below the level of the surge tank.
  2. Loosen the overflow hose clamps and disconnect the overflow hose from the top of the surge tank.
  3. Remove the tank attaching nuts.
  4. Remove the tank from the vehicle.
  5. Clean the inside and the outside of the surge tank and the surge tank cap with soap and water.
  6. Rinse the surge tank and the cap thoroughly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1241826  Size: SH
  1. Install the surge tank to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Secure the surge tank with the attaching nuts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the surge tank attaching nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Connect the overflow hose to the surge tank.
  6. Secure the overflow hose to the surge tank with the hose clamps.
  7. Fill the surge tank with the coolant to the center ridge, or to the MAX mark.