FAQ for Coolant Reservoir Repair
Q: How to install the radiator surge tank inlet hose/pipe?
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You can install the surge tank inlet hose assembly, connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator, connect the surge tank inlet hose to the air bleed pipe assembly, connect the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank and then install the radiator support.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the upper surge tank nut?
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The recommended torque is 8 N.m (71 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the radiator surge tank?
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You should remove the protective cap on the surge tank upper stud, remove the surge tank upper nut and then remove the surge tank.
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01/11/2022 Q: What special tool will I need when servicing the radiator surge tank?
A:
You will need hose clamp pliers.
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01/11/2022 Q: What special tool will I need when servicing the radiator surge tank outlet hose/pipe?
A:
You will need hose clamp pliers.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the radiator surge tank outlet hose/pipe?
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You can install the surge tank outlet hose assembly to the vehicle, connect the surge tank outlet hose to the heater pipe assembly and then connect the surge tank outlet hose to the water pump.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the radiator surge tank outlet hose/pipe?
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You can remove the radiator support and then remove the surge tank outlet hose assembly.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the radiator surge tank inlet hose/pipe?
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You can remove the radiator support, disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank, disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank, disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the throttle body assembly, disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the air bleed pipe assembly, disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator, disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator and then remove the surge tank inlet hose assembly from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What special tool will I need when servicing the radiator surge tank inlet hose/pipe?
A:
You will need hose clamp pliers.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the radiator surge tank?
A:
You can install the surge tank, the upper surge tank nut, and the protective cap on the surge tank upper stud.
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