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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L61)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LX9) .
  2. Fig 1: Removing Surge Tank Inlet Hose From Surge Tank
    GM1215599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  4. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
  5. Fig 2: Flexing Surge Tank Mounting Tabs Outward
    GM1202387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Flex the surge tank mounting tabs outward to release the surge tank from the bracket.
  7. Disconnect the coolant level sensor wire harness connector.
  8. Fig 3: Removing Surge Tank Outlet Hose From Surge Tank
    GM1202397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  10. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank.
  11. Remove the surge tank.