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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2009ESCALADE ESV AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 257 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT (HP2)
2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD

Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (HP2)

2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWDSECTION Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (HP2)
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Fig 1: Radiator Surge Tank (HP2)
GM1966917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  2. Remove air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the radiator surge tank inlet hose/pipe. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (HP2) .
  4. Remove the radiator surge tank outlet hose. Refer to Generator Control Module Coolant Inlet Hose Replacement .
  5. Reposition the radiator inlet hose to get access to the radiator surge tank bolts.
  6. Unclip the overflow hoses from the fan shroud.
1 Radiator Surge Tank Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  10 N.m (89 lb in)
2 Radiator Surge Tank
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.