2009 GMC Sierra 1500 | Hybrid | 8 Cyl 6.0 L ELECTRIC/FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L ELECTRIC/GAS
FAQ for Coolant Reservoir Repair
Q: What should you do before replacing the radiator surge tank (Non-HP2)?
A:
You should drain the cooling system and remove the air cleaner assembly.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you install the radiator surge tank inlet hose/pipe (Non-HP2)?
A:
You can install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank and install the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the radiator surge tank inlet hose/pipe (Non-HP2)?
A:
The procedure is to drain the cooling system, reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp, remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator, reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank and remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What should you do before replacing the radiator vent inlet hose (Non-HP2)?
A:
You should drain the cooling system and remove the air cleaner resonator duct.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What is the removal procedure for the engine coolant fan motor (Non-HP2)?
A:
The procedure is to remove the following: the cooling blade(s), the Cooling Fan Motor bolts, and the cooling fan motor(s).
Q: What is the removal procedure for the radiator (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L)?
A:
The procedure is to remove the following: the cooling fan and shroud, the Radiator outlet hose for the 4.3L engine, or the 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L engines, the radiator bolts, and the radiator.
Q: How do you install the engine coolant thermostat?
A:
You can install the Thermostat and install the thermostat housing.