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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LE5, L61)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LNF) .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Surge Tank
    GM1548519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp using J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  4. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Engine Compartment Component Locations
    GM889782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the underhood junction block bracket nuts (1).
  7. Lift the underhood junction block bracket and position away from the surge tank.
  8. Fig 3: Identifying Surge Tank Outlet Hose
    GM1548520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Lift the surge tank and reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp using J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  10. Remove the surge tank outlet hose.
  11. Fig 4: View Of Coolant Level Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM873721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the coolant level sensor electrical connector.
  13. Remove the surge tank.