Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (LY7 GE 47716 FILL) and DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (LY7 STATIC FILL) .

Fig 1: Identifying Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp From Surge Tank
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Remove the surge tank inlet hose clamp from the surge tank.
Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.

Fig 2: Identifying Surge Tank Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Remove the surge tank bolts from the surge tank.
Lift the surge tank to gain access to the heater outlet hose.
Remove the heater outlet hose clamp from the surge tank.
Remove the heater outlet hose from the surge tank.
Remove the surge tank from the vehicle.