GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Saturn
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2001
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L100/L200/LW200
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Engine
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Engine Cooling
🢒 Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain the coolant. Refer to
Draining Coolant
.
Remove the return hose to surge tank clamp and remove the hose from the fitting.
Remove the head degas hose to surge tank clamp and remove the hose.
Remove the rear surge tank attachment clip.
Remove the surge tank from the mounting tabs by rotating forward and inward.
Disconnect the low coolant level sensor electrical connector.
Remove the surge tank from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Connect the low coolant level sensor electrical connector to the surge tank.
Slide the surge tank onto the lower and rail mounting tabs.
Install the surge tank rear retaining clip.
Install the return hose to the surge tank and install the clamp at the 2 o'clock position.
Install the head degas hose to the surge tank and install the clamp at the 1 o'clock position.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tightened the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Coolant Replacement
.