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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Installing The Surge Tank
GM1481404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
IMPORTANT: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.
  1. Install the surge tank.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the upper surge tank nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten all nuts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  3. Install the protective cap on the surge tank upper stud.
    4. Fig 2: Connecting The Surge Tank Outlet Hose
    GM1481409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank.
  5. Engage tension on the surge tank outlet hose clamp.
    6. Fig 3: Engaging Tension On The Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp
    GM1481407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
  7. Engage tension on the surge tank inlet hose clamp.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716) .
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