VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair
Surge Tank Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the coolant.
2. Remove the surge tank inlet hose clamp from the surge tank.
3. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
4. Remove the surge tank bolts from the vehicle.
5. Lift the surge tank to gain access to the bottom of the tank.
6. Disconnect the low coolant sensor from the surge tank.
7. Remove the surge tank outlet hose clamp from the bottom of the surge tank.
8. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the bottom of the surge tank.
Installation Procedure
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.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the surge tank bolts to the vehicle.
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Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
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.