Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LUV)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Radiator Surge Tank

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . Remove the front bumper fascia opening upper cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Upper Cover Replacement . Remove the radiator surge tank outlet hose from the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV) Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement (2H0) . Remove the engine coolant air bleed hose. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (2H0) Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV) .
1	Radiator Surge Tank Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
2	Radiator Surge Tank Procedure Fill the engine coolant to the proper level. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . Inspect the engine cooling system for leaks. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
Remove the front bumper fascia opening upper cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Upper Cover Replacement .
Remove the radiator surge tank outlet hose from the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV) Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement (2H0) .
Remove the engine coolant air bleed hose. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (2H0) Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV) .

Radiator Surge Tank Bolt (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Radiator Surge Tank

Procedure

Fill the engine coolant to the proper level. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
Inspect the engine cooling system for leaks. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing .