Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Surge Tank, Nuts & Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the surge tank.
Install the bolt to the surge tank.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the nut to the surge tank.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Surge Tank Outlet Hose & Surge Tank

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Install the surge tank outlet hose (2) to the surge tank.
Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp to the surge tank.

Fig 3: View Of Surge Tank & Inlet Hose

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Install the surge tank inlet hose (1) to the surge tank.
Position the surge tank inlet hose clamp to the surge tank.

Fig 4: View Of Auxiliary Battery Relay, MAF, IAT & Coolant Level Sensor Electrical Connectors

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Connect the coolant level sensor electrical connector (3).

Fig 5: View Of Surge Tank & Overflow Hose

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Install the surge tank overflow hose.
Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Control - 4.3 L, Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8 L, 5.3 L, and 6.0 L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Control - 8.1 L.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (w/RPO HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (w/o RPO HP2) .