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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Inlet Hose At Surge Tank
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    IMPORTANT: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.
  1. Install the surge tank into the rear mounting bracket.
  2. Connect the surge tank outlet hose (3) to the surge tank.
  3. Engage tension on the surge tank outlet hose clamp.
  4. Connect the surge tank inlet hose (1) to the surge tank.
  5. Engage tension on the surge tank inlet hose clamp.
  6. Connect the throttle body coolant hose (2) to the surge tank.
  7. Engage the tension on the throttle body coolant hose clamp.
    8. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the front surge tank bolt at the mounting bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
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