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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Surge Tank Bolts
    GM931349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the bottom of the surge tank.
  2. Install the surge tank outlet hose clamp to the bottom of the surge tank.
  3. Connect the low coolant sensor to the surge tank.
  4. Align the surge tank retention tab and lower the surge tank into the vehicle.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the surge tank bolts to the vehicle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  6. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
  7. Install the surge tank inlet hose clamp to the surge tank.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) .
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