Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (HP2)

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Fig 1: Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe (HP2)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) . Remove the upper intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement . Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement . Remove the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
1	Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Quick Disconnect Procedure Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs and pull the connection apart. The joint should audibly click upon reassembly and the technician should pull back on the joint to ensure it is engaged properly.
2	Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clamp Procedure Using J 38185 hose clamp pliers, reposition the radiator surge tank outlet hose clamps. Special Tools J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
3	Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Quick Disconnect Procedure Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs and pull the connection apart. The joint should audibly click upon reassembly and the technician should pull back on the joint to ensure it is engaged properly.
4	Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose TIP: Radiator surge tank outlet hose and the heater outlet hose are molded as one hose.