Installation Procedure

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Install the surge tank.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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 1: View Of Surge Tank, Nuts & Bolts

GM362165

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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 2: View Of Surge Tank Outlet Hose & Surge Tank

GM659059

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

Fig 3: View Of Surge Tank & Inlet Hose

GM721988

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Position the surge tank inlet hose clamp to the surge tank.
Connect the coolant level sensor electrical connector (3).

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

GM674702

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Install the surge tank overflow hose.

Fig 5: View Of Surge Tank & Overflow Hose

GM659051

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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 (with HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) .