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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System  .
  2. Using the J 38185,  reposition the hose clamps at the surge tank.
  3. Disconnect the hoses.
    Fig 1: Locating Hose Clamps
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  4. Disconnect the low coolant switch electrical connector from the surge tank.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Low Coolant Switch Electrical Connector
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  5. Disconnect the coolant return hose.
  6. Fig 3: Disconnecting Coolant Return Hose
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  7. Remove the radiator surge tank bolt and tank.
  8. Remove the low coolant switch from the tank.