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

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal 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. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L61) . Lower the vehicle.
  3. Disconnect the low coolant sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Low Coolant Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01580887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the low coolant sensor electrical harness from the retainer.
  5. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp from the surge tank (1).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Hoses At Radiator Surge Tank
    G01580888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank (1).
  7. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the engine vent hose clamp from the surge tank (3).
  8. Remove the engine vent hose from the surge tank (3).
  9. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the radiator vent hose clamp from the surge tank.
  10. Remove the radiator vent hose from the surge tank.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Radiator Surge Tank
    G01580889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the radiator surge tank mounting bolt.
  12. Remove the surge tank.
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