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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Partially drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  2. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Surge Tank Inlet Hose
    G01817460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the secondary AIR relay bracket mounting nuts (2).
  4. Remove the secondary AIR relay bracket (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Secondary AIR Relay Bracket
    G01817461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the surge tank mounting screw (3) and nuts (2).
  6. Disconnect the coolant level sensor.
    Fig 3: Removing Surge Tank Mounting
    G01817462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using the J 37097-A  release the clamp.
  8. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank.
  9. Remove the surge tank.
    Fig 4: Identifying Surge Tank
    G01817463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.