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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 659051  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L.
  3. Remove the surge tank overflow hose from the surge tank.

  4. Object Number: 674702  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the low coolant level switch electrical connector (3).

  6. Object Number: 721988  Size: SH
  7. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp.
  8. Remove the surge tank inlet (1) hose from the surge tank.

  9. Object Number: 659059  Size: SH
  10. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp.
  11. Remove the surge tank outlet hose (2) from the surge tank.

  12. Object Number: 362165  Size: SH
  13. Remove the bolt from the surge tank .
  14. Remove the nut from the surge tank .
  15. Remove the surge tank.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 362165  Size: SH
  1. Install the surge tank.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the bolt to the surge tank .
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the nut to the surge tank .
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 659059  Size: SH
  7. Install the surge tank outlet hose (2) to the surge tank.
  8. Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp.

  9. Object Number: 721988  Size: SH
  10. Install the surge tank inlet hose (1) to the surge tank.
  11. Position the surge tank inlet hose clamp.

  12. Object Number: 674702  Size: SH
  13. Connect the low coolant level switch electrical connector (3).

  14. Object Number: 659051  Size: SH
  15. Install the surge tank overflow hose.
  16. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L.
  17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .