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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the surge tank.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the bolt to the surge tank.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  3. Install the nut to the surge tank.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Surge Tank
    G02117662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the surge tank outlet hose (2) to the surge tank.
  5. Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp.
    Fig 2: Installing Surge Tank Outlet Hose To Surge Tank
    G02117663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the surge tank inlet hose (1) to the surge tank.
  7. Position the surge tank inlet hose clamp.
    Fig 3: Installing Surge Tank Inlet Hose To Surge Tank
    G02117664Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the low coolant level switch electrical connector (3).
    Fig 4: Connecting Low Coolant Level Switch Electrical Connector
    G02117665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the surge tank overflow hose.
  10. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM  .
    Fig 5: Installing Surge Tank Overflow Hose
    G02117666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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