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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 862 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSURGE TANK REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
Installation Procedure
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the surge tank outlet hose to the bottom of the surge tank.
- Install the surge tank outlet hose clamp to the bottom of the surge tank.
- Connect the low coolant sensor to the surge tank.
- Align the surge tank retention tab and lower the surge tank into the vehicle.
- Install the surge tank bolts to the vehicle.
Tighten:Β Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
- Install the surge tank inlet hose clamp to the surge tank.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)Β or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill)Β .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.