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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 143 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSURGE TANK REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the surge tank. See Figure.
  2. Install the surge tank mounting bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb. in).

  3. Install the radiator vent hose to the surge tank.
  4. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the radiator vent hose clamp to the surge tank.
    Fig 1: Connecting Hoses At Radiator Surge Tank
    G01580891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the engine vent hose to the surge tank (3).
  6. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the engine vent hose clamp to the surge tank.
  7. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank (1).
  8. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp to the surge tank.
    Fig 2: Identifying Low Coolant Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01580892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the low coolant sensor electrical connector to the retainer.
  10. Connect the low coolant electrical connector.
  11. Fill the cooling system at the radiator surge tank. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L61) .
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