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Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet

Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement -Outlet (LX9)
^ Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure
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1. Drain the coolant.
2. Flex the surge tank mounting tabs outward to release the surge tank from the bracket.
3. Remove the surge tank from the surge tank bracket.





4. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185.
5. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank.
6. Remove the left headlamp assembly.
7. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185.





8. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the radiator.
9. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





10. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank hose clip.
11. Remove the surge tank outlet hose clamps from the surge tank outlet hose.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the surge tank outlet hose clamps to the surge tank outlet hose.
2. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank hose clip.
3. Lower the vehicle.





4. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the radiator.
5. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185.
6. Install the left headlamp assembly.





7. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank.
8. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185.





9. Tilt the surge tank and lead the weld seam on the surge tank under the ribs at the rear of the mounting bracket.





10. Press down on the surge tank to engage the mounting tabs.
11. Fill the coolant.