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Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Radiator Surge Tank & Attachments
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Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
NOTE:

Drain only the fluid from the radiator surge tank.


Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .
1 Push Pin Retainer
TIP:  Using J 38185 , position the radiator surge tank hose clamp aside and remove the hose from the radiator surge tank.
2 Surge Tank Retaining Nut
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
6 N.m (53 lb in)
3 Radiator Surge Tank Assembly
TIP:  Disconnect the quick connect and remove the lower surge tank hose.