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Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement 2.4L (LE5)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1656458  Size: SH
  4. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185 .
  5. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the engine.

  6. Object Number: 1548519  Size: SH
  7. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp using J 38185 .
  8. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.

  9. Object Number: 1548520  Size: SH
  10. Remove surge tank nut.
  11. Lift surge tank and reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp using J 38185 .
  12. Remove surge tank outlet hose.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1656458  Size: SH
  1. Route the surge tank outlet hose and install the surge tank outlet hose to the engine.
  2. Reposition the hose clamp at the engine to secure the hose using J 38185 .

  3. Object Number: 1548520  Size: SH
  4. With the surge tank raised, install the surge tank outlet hose.
  5. Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the surge tank nut.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the surge tank nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  9. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 1548519  Size: SH
  11. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
  12. Reposition the hose clamp using J 38185 to secure the hose.
  13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement 2.0L (LSJ), 2.2L (L61)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 873620  Size: SH
  4. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185 .
  5. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the engine.

  6. Object Number: 1548519  Size: SH
  7. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp using J 38185 .
  8. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.

  9. Object Number: 1548520  Size: SH
  10. Remove surge tank nut.
  11. Lift surge tank and reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp using J 38185 .
  12. Remove surge tank outlet hose.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 873620  Size: SH
  1. Route the surge tank outlet hose and install the surge tank outlet hose to the engine.
  2. Reposition the hose clamp at the engine to secure the hose using J 38185 .

  3. Object Number: 1548520  Size: SH
  4. With the surge tank raised, install the surge tank outlet hose.
  5. Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the surge tank nut.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the surge tank nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  9. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 1548519  Size: SH
  11. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
  12. Reposition the hose clamp using J 38185 to secure the hose.
  13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .