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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 898638 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the cylinder head degas hose to surge tank clamp and remove the hose.

    4. Object Number: 931349 Size: SH
  4. Remove the tank to upper motor rail bolts and lift the tank.
  5. Remove the return hose clamp and return hose.
  6. Disconnect the coolant level switch from the engine harness and remove the surge tank.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 931349 Size: SH
  1. Connect the coolant level switch to the engine harness.
  2. Install the return hose and clamp. With the clamp at the 7 o'clock position.
  3. Install the surge tank by inserting the surge tank retention tab into the upper motor rail while lowering the tank into place. Install the tank to upper motor rail bolts.

    4. Object Number: 898638 Size: SH
  4. Install the cylinder head degas hose and clamp.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Connect the negative battery cable.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Coolant Replacement in this section of the service manual.