Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L61) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LX9) .
- Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
- Flex the surge tank mounting tabs outward to release the surge tank from the bracket.
- Disconnect the coolant level sensor wire harness connector.
- Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank.
- Remove the surge tank.