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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSURGE TANK REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic
Removal Procedure
2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)Β or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill)Β .
- Remove the surge tank front bolt at the front mounting bracket.
- Disengage tension on the surge tank inlet hose clamp (1) using the J 38185Β . See Special ToolsΒ .
- Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose (1) from the surge tank.
- Disengage tension on the surge tank outlet hose clamp using the J 38185Β . See Special ToolsΒ .
- Disconnect the surge tank outlet hose (3) from the surge tank.
- Disengage tension on the throttle body coolant hose (2) using the J 38185Β . See Special ToolsΒ .
- Disconnect the throttle body coolant hose (2) from the surge tank.
- Pull up on the rear of the surge tank to remove from the rear mounting bracket.
- Remove the surge tank.
CAUTION:
To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.
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:
- 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.