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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 305 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM -- 5.7L)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 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.
  1. Install the surge tank.
    2. Fig 1: Heater Outlet Hose & Clamp
    GM672478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the heater outlet hose to the surge tank.
  3. Reposition the heater outlet hose clamp to the surge tank.
    4. Fig 2: Surge Tank Outlet & Inlet Hose
    GM672480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the surge tank inlet (1) hose to the surge tank.
  5. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp.
  6. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank.
  7. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp (2) to the surge tank.
    8. Fig 3: Side & Upper Surge Tank Nuts
    GM64022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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