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Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement



Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Inlet (LS2)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LP1, LY7 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS2 Static Fill).




2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.




3. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.




4. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the surge tank inlet hose from the throttle body assembly.
5. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the surge tank inlet hose to the throttle body assembly.




2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.




3. Position the surge tank inlet hose to the retaining feature of the air cleaner assembly.




4. Route the surge tank inlet hose under the hood assist rod support.
5. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LP1, LY7 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS2 Static Fill).