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Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Surge Tank (LFX)
GM2219069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Drain the coolant from the surge tank only. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  2. Remove battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  3. Remove the surge tank inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement .
  4. Remove the surge tank outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement .
1 Radiator Surge Tank Clip
2 Radiator Surge Tank