Surge Tank Replacement

Surge Tank Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47719) .
2. Disconnect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector and reposition aside.
3. Using the J 38185, disengage and reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp.
4. Disconnect the surge tank outlet hose.
5. Using the J 38185, disengage and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp.
6. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose.





7. Remove the surge tank bolt.
8. Remove the surge tank nut.
9. Disconnect the low coolant sensor electrical connector.
10. Remove the surge tank.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the surge tank.





2. Connect the low coolant sensor electrical connector.

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the surge tank nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 90 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
4. Install the surge tank bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 90 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





5. Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
6. Using the J 38185, reposition the hose clamp to secure the surge tank inlet hose.
7. Connect the surge tank outlet hose.
8. Using the J 38185, reposition the hose clamp to secure the surge tank outlet hose.
9. Connect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector.
10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47719) .