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Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Radiator Surge Tank & Attachments
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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 (Vac-N-Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static 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. See Special Tools .
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.