Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716) .

Fig 1: Disconnecting The Surge Tank Inlet Hose

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Disengage tension on the surge tank inlet hose clamp.
Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.

Fig 2: Disconnecting The Surge Tank Outlet Hose From The Surge Tank

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Disengage tension on the surge tank outlet hose clamp using the J 38185 . See Special Tools .
Disconnect the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank.

Fig 3: Removing The Surge Tank

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Remove the protective cap on the surge tank upper stud.
Remove the surge tank upper nut.
Loosen the surge tank side nut.
Remove the surge tank.